Cost of Living in Brunei
Summary of cost of living in Brunei:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,043.0 (S$3,903.1), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $828.0 (S$1,062.0), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Brunei is, on average, 29.2% 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 | S$7.35 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | S$47.50 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | S$8.75 | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | S$2.50 | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | S$3.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | S$5.19 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | S$1.50 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | S$1.06 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | S$3.00 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | S$2.28 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | S$1.18 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | S$3.12 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | S$9.73 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | S$4.29 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | S$10.28 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | S$2.26 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | S$2.17 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | S$2.04 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | S$2.35 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | S$1.43 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | S$1.36 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | S$5.88 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | S$1.31 | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | S$15.00 | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | S$6.67 | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | S$1.70 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | S$15.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | S$0.75 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | S$30.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | S$5.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | S$5.63 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | S$22.50 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | S$0.48 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | S$30,009.24 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | S$39,262.18 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | S$78.50 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | S$26.67 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | S$122.68 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | S$68.76 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | S$7.20 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | S$7.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | S$227.50 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | S$14,032.90 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | S$98.34 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | S$107.27 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | S$154.17 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | S$123.36 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | S$988.19 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | S$681.15 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | S$1,472.27 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | S$940.17 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | S$240.58 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | S$276.99 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | S$2,974.88 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.88 | |
Prices in Brunei
This country had 82 entries in the past 12 months by 12 different contributors.
Last update: 23 May 2026
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Last update: 23 May 2026
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