Cost of Living Comparison Between Singapore and Brunei 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Brunei is 45.2% lower than in Singapore (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Brunei is 58.2% lower than in Singapore | |
| Rent Prices in Brunei are 76.9% lower than in Singapore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brunei are 47.3% lower than in Singapore | |
| Groceries Prices in Brunei are 12.8% lower than in Singapore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brunei is 36.1% higher than in Singapore | |
Restaurants | Singapore Edit |
Brunei Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 S$ | 6.70 S$ | -52.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 S$ | 42.50 S$ | -57.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 S$ | 8.00 S$ | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.00 S$ | 2.50 S$ | -79.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 S$ | 3.00 S$ | -75.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 6.27 S$ | 5.25 S$ | -16.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.27 S$ | 1.44 S$ | -36.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.62 S$ | 0.97 S$ | -40.3 % |
Markets | Singapore Edit |
Brunei Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 14.30 S$ | 11.34 S$ | -20.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.69 S$ | 2.28 S$ | -15.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.70 S$ | 1.20 S$ | -29.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.29 S$ | 3.12 S$ | -27.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 10.75 S$ | 9.08 S$ | -15.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.36 S$ | 4.22 S$ | -33.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 12.37 S$ | 10.80 S$ | -12.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.55 S$ | 2.25 S$ | -12.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.76 S$ | 1.91 S$ | +8.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.56 S$ | 2.16 S$ | -15.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.65 S$ | 2.19 S$ | +32.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.46 S$ | 1.28 S$ | -12.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.33 S$ | 1.38 S$ | +3.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.40 S$ | 6.02 S$ | +150.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.98 S$ | 1.35 S$ | -32.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 30.00 S$ | 20.00 S$ | -33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.48 S$ | 6.67 S$ | +21.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.87 S$ | 1.70 S$ | -75.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.00 S$ | 15.00 S$ | -11.8 % |
Transportation | Singapore Edit |
Brunei Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 S$ | 1.00 S$ | -50.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 120.00 S$ | 0.00 S$ | -100.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.60 S$ | 6.00 S$ | +30.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 S$ | 5.63 S$ | +250.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 20.80 S$ | 15.00 S$ | -27.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 10.86 S$ | 1.88 S$ | -82.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 180,000.00 S$ | 30,000.00 S$ | -83.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 159,876.26 S$ | 39,257.39 S$ | -75.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Singapore Edit |
Brunei Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 207.85 S$ | 68.17 S$ | -67.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 23.16 S$ | 28.33 S$ | +22.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 48.47 S$ | 117.39 S$ | +142.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Singapore Edit |
Brunei Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 143.60 S$ | 57.00 S$ | -60.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.72 S$ | 7.62 S$ | -51.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 S$ | 7.00 S$ | -53.3 % |
Childcare | Singapore Edit |
Brunei Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,483.60 S$ | 222.00 S$ | -85.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 37,077.78 S$ | 13,666.96 S$ | -63.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Singapore Edit |
Brunei Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 102.53 S$ | 106.66 S$ | +4.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 57.69 S$ | 83.99 S$ | +45.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 134.24 S$ | 125.43 S$ | -6.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 153.57 S$ | 121.24 S$ | -21.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Singapore Edit |
Brunei Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 4,069.77 S$ | 983.24 S$ | -75.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,923.81 S$ | 666.60 S$ | -77.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 7,871.05 S$ | 1,685.57 S$ | -78.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 4,791.49 S$ | 1,199.90 S$ | -75.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Singapore Edit |
Brunei Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,747.54 S$ | 385.60 S$ | -86.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,795.16 S$ | 364.44 S$ | -79.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Singapore Edit |
Brunei Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,105.56 S$ | 2,907.13 S$ | -43.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.23 | 3.96 | +22.5 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | March 2025 | |
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