Cost of Living in Chaophraya Surasak vs Bandar Seri Begawan

Cost of living in Chaophraya Surasak is 21% lower than in Bandar Seri Begawan (without rent).

Rent in Chaophraya Surasak is 38% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan.

Cost of living including rent in Chaophraya Surasak is 30% lower than in Bandar Seri Begawan.

Food in Chaophraya Surasak is 20% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan.

Transport in Chaophraya Surasak is 40% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan.

Chaophraya Surasak vs. Bandar Seri Begawan Comparision

Chaophraya Surasak Bandar Seri Begawan
Cost of Living, including rent
758 $
1,090 $
Without Rent
391 $
495 $
Rent & Utilities
366 $
594 $
Food
280 $
350 $
Transport
32 $
53 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
555 $
2,341 $
Quality of Life
41
73
Population
133.0K
50.0K

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Chaophraya Surasak Bandar Seri Begawan

Restaurants

Lunch menu,
inexpensive restaurant
3.07 $ 3.61 $
Dinner, for 2 28.6 $ 25.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7.51 $ 5.37 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.45 $ 2.61 $
Capuccino 2.18 $ 3.5 $
Coke, 330ml 0.78 $ 0.87 $

Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.71 $ 1.95 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.38 $ 1.69 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.37 $ 1.35 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.26 $ 2.44 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 17.7 $ 7.37 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.39 $ 6.01 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.4 $ 15.6 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.89 $ 3.31 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.36 $ 2.36 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.09 $ 3.93 $
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.67 $ 1.89 $
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.26 $ 1.76 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.39 $ 0.53 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.18 $ 1.57 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 18 $ 24.3 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.76 $ 3.46 $
Cigarette pack 4.24 $ 12.5 $

Transport

Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket 0.51 $ 1.55 $
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket 20.7 $ 30.5 $
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal 1.23 $ 0.41 $
Taxi, 8 km 11.3 $ 24.9 $

Personal Care

Doctor visit, private clinic 28.9 $ 38.2 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 2.89 $ 6.23 $
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz 4.45 $ 4.9 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.81 $ 1.94 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.44 $ 2.16 $

Utilities per Month

Utility bill - 1 person,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
46.6 $ 37.7 $
Utility bill - family,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
72.6 $ 58.9 $
Internet plan,
+60 Mbps
17.9 $ 51.6 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 258 $ 474 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 661 $ 1,048 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 477 $ 628 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,060 $ 1,377 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,738 $ 4,049 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,818 $ 2,954 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 555 $ 2,341 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 5.37 % 3.77 %

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 45.6 $ 47 $
Cinema, 1 seat 6.12 $ 5.34 $
Haircut 4.42 $ 8.02 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 97.2 $ 99.4 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 34.4 $ 49.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 317 $ 133 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 10,387 $ 14,109 $