Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan is 5% lower than in Dura (without rent).
Rent in Bandar Seri Begawan is 81% more expensive than in Dura.
Cost of living including rent in Bandar Seri Begawan is 29% higher than in Dura.
Food in Bandar Seri Begawan is 5% cheaper than in Dura.
Transport in Bandar Seri Begawan is 7% cheaper than in Dura.
| Bandar Seri Begawan | Dura | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bandar Seri Begawan | Dura | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.61 $ | 8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.6 $ | 40.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.37 $ | 8.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.61 $ | 5.37 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.5 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.87 $ | 0.69 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.95 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.69 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.44 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.37 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.01 $ | 8.12 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.6 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.31 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.93 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.57 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 24.3 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.46 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.5 $ | 7.54 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.55 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.5 $ | 73.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.41 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.9 $ | 13.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 38.2 $ | 28 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.23 $ | 5.27 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.9 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.94 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.16 $ | 3.95 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.7 $ | 52.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
58.9 $ | 81.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.6 $ | 38.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 474 $ | 217 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,048 $ | 487 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 628 $ | 321 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,377 $ | 719 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,049 $ | 1,114 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,954 $ | 790 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,341 $ | 689 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.77 % | 6.14 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47 $ | 51.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.34 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Haircut | 8.02 $ | 5.58 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.4 $ | 86.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.4 $ | 69.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 133 $ | 192 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,109 $ | 3,774 $ |