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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 1.5 times less for grocery shopping in Brunei than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.33 EUR (3.91 USD) in Brunei and 6.3 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Brunei.

3.33 EUR
6.30 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.77 EUR (3.26 USD) in Brunei and 2.14 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in the United States.

2.77 EUR
2.14 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 15.71 EUR (18.48 USD) in Brunei and 16.96 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Brunei.

15.71 EUR
16.96 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

13.20 EUR
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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15.31 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.14 EUR (7.22 USD) in Brunei and 13.67 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Brunei.

6.14 EUR
13.67 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.9 EUR (11.64 USD) in Brunei and 16.16 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Brunei.

9.90 EUR
16.16 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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2.84 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

4.40 EUR
-

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.06 EUR (2.42 USD) for 12 eggs in Brunei and 6.11 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Brunei.

2.06 EUR
6.11 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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3.24 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

1.12 EUR
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Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.25 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.98 EUR (4.68 USD) in Brunei and 2.5 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in the United States.

3.98 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.66 EUR (1.96 USD) in Brunei and 4.26 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61% lower in Brunei.

1.66 EUR
4.26 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 13.22 EUR (15.54 USD) in Brunei and 14.59 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Brunei.

13.22 EUR
14.59 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.98 EUR (2.33 USD) in Brunei and 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in the United States.

1.98 EUR
1.35 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.09 EUR (2.46 USD) in Brunei and 3.41 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Brunei.

2.09 EUR
3.41 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.13 EUR (3.69 USD) in Brunei and 4.86 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Brunei.

3.13 EUR
4.86 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.87 EUR (2.2 USD) in Brunei and 3.18 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Brunei.

1.87 EUR
3.18 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.74 EUR (2.05 USD) in Brunei and 7.03 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Brunei.

1.74 EUR
7.03 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.64 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.19 EUR (3.76 USD) in Brunei and 5.42 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Brunei.

3.19 EUR
5.42 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.82 EUR (0.97 USD) in Brunei and 2.12 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Brunei.

0.82 EUR
2.12 EUR

Restaurant

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Brunei vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.77 times less for meals in restaurants in Brunei than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.46 EUR (4.07 USD) in Brunei and 4.98 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Brunei.

3.46 EUR
4.98 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.95 EUR (1.12 USD) in Brunei and 2.81 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Brunei.

0.95 EUR
2.81 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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6.80 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

1.65 EUR
-

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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10.20 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

1.98 EUR
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McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.28 EUR (6.21 USD) in Brunei and 10.2 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Brunei.

5.28 EUR
10.20 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 28.06 EUR (33 USD) in Brunei and 119.05 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Brunei.

28.06 EUR
119.05 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.43 EUR (5.21 USD) in Brunei and 22.11 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80% lower in Brunei.

4.43 EUR
22.11 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.64 EUR (0.75 USD) in Brunei and 2.17 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Brunei.

0.64 EUR
2.17 EUR

Fuel

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Brunei vs. United States - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

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0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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0.79 EUR

Transportation

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Brunei vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.63 times less for transportation in Brunei than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

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112.25 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.66 EUR (0.78 USD) in Brunei and 2.47 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Brunei.

0.66 EUR
2.47 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 9.91 EUR (11.66 USD) in Brunei and 35.72 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Brunei.

9.91 EUR
35.72 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.31 EUR (2.72 USD) in Brunei and 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in the United States.

2.31 EUR
1.85 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.97 EUR (4.66 USD) in Brunei and 4.24 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Brunei.

3.97 EUR
4.24 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 4.62 EUR (5.43 USD) in Brunei and 17.01 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Brunei.

4.62 EUR
17.01 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 37.63 EUR (44.25 USD) in Brunei and 134.16 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72% lower in Brunei.

37.63 EUR
134.16 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 5.03 EUR (5.92 USD) in Brunei and 55.27 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Brunei.

5.03 EUR
55.27 EUR

Flats for rent

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Brunei vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.8 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 649.32 EUR (763.58 USD) in Brunei and 3451 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Brunei.

649.32 EUR
3 451 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 440.2 EUR (517.66 USD) in Brunei and 2163 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Brunei.

440.20 EUR
2 163 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 1113 EUR (1308.88 USD) in Brunei and 6991 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Brunei.

1 113 EUR
6 991 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 735.69 EUR (865.15 USD) in Brunei and 4445 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Brunei.

735.69 EUR
4 445 EUR

Flats for sale

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Brunei vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.71 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 2739 EUR (3220.77 USD) in Brunei and 14758 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Brunei.

2 739 EUR
14 758 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 2592 EUR (3047.99 USD) in Brunei and 10354 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in Brunei.

2 592 EUR
10 354 EUR

Salary

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Brunei vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Brunei is 2.33 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1879 EUR (2209.05 USD) in Brunei and 4375 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 57.1% lower in Brunei.

1 879 EUR
4 375 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

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88.2 EUR

Two stars

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124 EUR

Three stars

65.1 EUR
166 EUR

Four stars

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215 EUR

Five stars

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511 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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