Cost of Living in Brunei
Summary of cost of living in Brunei:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are B$3,905.3 (S$3,902.2), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are B$1,062.5 (S$1,061.7), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Brunei is, on average, 28.8% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Brunei is, on average, 59.4% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | B$7.35 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | B$47.54 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | B$8.76 | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | B$2.50 | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | B$3.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | B$5.19 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | B$1.55 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | B$1.06 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | B$3.00 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | B$2.28 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | B$1.19 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | B$3.12 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | B$9.73 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | B$4.30 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | B$10.29 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | B$2.26 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | B$2.17 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | B$2.04 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | B$2.35 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | B$1.43 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | B$1.36 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | B$5.88 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | B$1.31 | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | B$15.01 | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | B$6.67 | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | B$1.70 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | B$15.01 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | B$0.75 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | B$30.02 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | B$5.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | B$5.64 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | B$22.51 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | B$0.48 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | B$30,023.58 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | B$39,282.64 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | B$78.56 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | B$26.68 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | B$122.74 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | B$68.79 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | B$7.20 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | B$7.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | B$227.68 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | B$14,038.07 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | B$98.38 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | B$107.28 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | B$154.21 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | B$123.36 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | B$988.30 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | B$681.26 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | B$1,472.47 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | B$940.30 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | B$240.57 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | B$277.30 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | B$2,976.03 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.88 | |
Prices in Brunei
This country had 81 entries in the past 12 months by 11 different contributors.
Last update: 3 December 2025
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Last update: 3 December 2025
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