Cost of Living in Brunei
Summary of cost of living in Brunei:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,813.6$ (3,650.3S$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 768.4$ (997.0S$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Brunei is, on average, 31.2% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Brunei is, on average, 61.3% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 6.35 S$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 42.51 S$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.00 S$ | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | 2.50 S$ | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.00 S$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.19 S$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.49 S$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.01 S$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 3.00 S$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.28 S$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.18 S$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.12 S$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.08 S$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.55 S$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 10.28 S$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.31 S$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.77 S$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.02 S$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.29 S$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.36 S$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.30 S$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 6.11 S$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.28 S$ | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 S$ | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 6.67 S$ | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.70 S$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 15.00 S$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.50 S$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 0.00 S$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.00 S$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 5.63 S$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 15.01 S$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.48 S$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 30,019.74 S$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 39,265.50 S$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 72.81 S$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 27.79 S$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 122.69 S$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 56.68 S$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 8.63 S$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 7.00 S$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 222.00 S$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 11,785.27 S$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 106.70 S$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 84.03 S$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 147.42 S$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 117.20 S$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 983.66 S$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 666.88 S$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,686.21 S$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 883.36 S$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 385.60 S$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 365.48 S$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,023.41 S$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.06 |
Prices in Brunei
This country had 231 entries in the past 12 months by 27 different contributors.
Last update: 28 November 2025
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Last update: 28 November 2025
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