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Cost of Living & Prices:
Brunei vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Brunei vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.54 times less for grocery shopping in Brunei than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.46 EUR (3.76 USD) in Brunei and 5.37 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Brunei.

3.46 EUR
5.37 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.32 EUR (2.52 USD) in Brunei and 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in the United States.

2.32 EUR
2.20 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.37 EUR (19.98 USD) in Brunei and 19.3 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Brunei.

18.37 EUR
19.30 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

1.72 EUR
-

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

-
16.55 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.61 EUR (7.19 USD) in Brunei and 16.02 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Brunei.

6.61 EUR
16.02 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 7.55 EUR (8.21 USD) in Brunei and 14.71 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Brunei.

7.55 EUR
14.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
2.95 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

3.53 EUR
-

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.2 EUR (2.4 USD) for 12 eggs in Brunei and 4.36 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Brunei.

2.20 EUR
4.36 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
3.61 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.06 EUR
-

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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22.98 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.22 EUR (3.5 USD) in Brunei and 2.61 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in the United States.

3.22 EUR
2.61 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.61 EUR (1.75 USD) in Brunei and 3.93 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59% lower in Brunei.

1.61 EUR
3.93 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.55 EUR (13.65 USD) in Brunei and 15.36 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Brunei.

12.55 EUR
15.36 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in Brunei and 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in the United States.

1.71 EUR
1.15 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.15 EUR (2.34 USD) in Brunei and 3.59 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Brunei.

2.15 EUR
3.59 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.42 EUR (3.72 USD) in Brunei and 4.9 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Brunei.

3.42 EUR
4.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.02 EUR (2.2 USD) in Brunei and 3.92 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Brunei.

2.02 EUR
3.92 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.45 EUR (1.57 USD) in Brunei and 7.56 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Brunei.

1.45 EUR
7.56 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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8.26 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.01 EUR (4.36 USD) in Brunei and 5.75 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Brunei.

4.01 EUR
5.75 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.97 EUR (1.05 USD) in Brunei and 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Brunei.

0.97 EUR
2.30 EUR

Restaurant

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Brunei vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.57 times less for meals in restaurants in Brunei than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.51 EUR (3.82 USD) in Brunei and 4.8 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in Brunei.

3.51 EUR
4.80 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.7 EUR (0.76 USD) in Brunei and 2.57 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Brunei.

0.70 EUR
2.57 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
7.36 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

3.43 EUR
-

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
9.19 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.40 EUR
-

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.29 EUR (5.75 USD) in Brunei and 11.03 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52% lower in Brunei.

5.29 EUR
11.03 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 38.77 EUR (42.16 USD) in Brunei and 91.95 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Brunei.

38.77 EUR
91.95 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.77 EUR (4.1 USD) in Brunei and 22.99 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Brunei.

3.77 EUR
22.99 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.64 EUR (0.69 USD) in Brunei and 2.02 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Brunei.

0.64 EUR
2.02 EUR

Fuel

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Brunei vs. United States - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

-
0.87 EUR

Gasoline 1L

-
0.84 EUR

Transportation

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Brunei vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.65 times less for transportation in Brunei than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 20.59 EUR (22.39 USD) in Brunei and 118.62 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Brunei.

20.59 EUR
118.62 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.69 EUR (0.75 USD) in Brunei and 2.53 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Brunei.

0.69 EUR
2.53 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 13.72 EUR (14.92 USD) in Brunei and 27.58 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Brunei.

13.72 EUR
27.58 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.42 EUR (3.72 USD) in Brunei and 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in the United States.

3.42 EUR
1.71 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.95 EUR (4.29 USD) in Brunei and 4.14 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in Brunei.

3.95 EUR
4.14 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Brunei vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.45 EUR (4.84 USD) in Brunei and 16.55 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Brunei.

4.45 EUR
16.55 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 45.32 EUR (49.28 USD) in Brunei and 90.35 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Brunei.

45.32 EUR
90.35 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 9.17 EUR (9.97 USD) in Brunei and 34.94 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Brunei.

9.17 EUR
34.94 EUR

Flats for rent

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Brunei vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.7 times less for renting an apartment in Brunei than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 471.12 EUR (512.37 USD) in Brunei and 3495 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Brunei.

471.12 EUR
3 495 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 413.42 EUR (449.62 USD) in Brunei and 2189 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Brunei.

413.42 EUR
2 189 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1106 EUR (1202.65 USD) in Brunei and 6523 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in Brunei.

1 106 EUR
6 523 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 811.31 EUR (882.34 USD) in Brunei and 3777 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Brunei.

811.31 EUR
3 777 EUR

Flats for sale

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Brunei vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.92 times less for buying an apartment in Brunei than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1636 EUR (1779.25 USD) in Brunei and 13129 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Brunei.

1 636 EUR
13 129 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1098 EUR (1194 USD) in Brunei and 8529 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Brunei.

1 098 EUR
8 529 EUR

Salary

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Brunei vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Brunei is 4.36 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1264 EUR (1374.74 USD) in Brunei and 5514 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 77.1% lower in Brunei.

1 264 EUR
5 514 EUR

Hotels

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Brunei vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
95.4 EUR

Two stars

-
134 EUR

Three stars

70.4 EUR
179 EUR

Four stars

-
232 EUR

Five stars

-
553 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Brunei: 1 cities, 14 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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