Cost of living in Golestan is 21% lower than in Bandar Seri Begawan (without rent).
Rent in Golestan is 44% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Cost of living including rent in Golestan is 34% lower than in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Food in Golestan is 33% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Transport in Golestan is 68% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan.
| Golestan | Bandar Seri Begawan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Golestan | Bandar Seri Begawan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.15 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.4 $ | 25.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.71 $ | 5.37 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.79 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.41 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ | 0.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.54 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.21 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.01 $ | 7.37 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.97 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 15.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.17 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.7 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.96 $ | 24.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.58 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.41 $ | 12.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.3 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.4 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.71 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.93 $ | 24.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 114 $ | 38.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 17.4 $ | 6.23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.63 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.58 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.56 $ | 2.16 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
11.3 $ | 37.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.7 $ | 58.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.28 $ | 51.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 287 $ | 474 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 618 $ | 1,048 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 406 $ | 628 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 910 $ | 1,377 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,071 $ | 4,049 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,297 $ | 2,954 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 278 $ | 2,341 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 23.64 % | 3.77 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18.6 $ | 47 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.57 $ | 5.34 $ |
| Haircut | 29.1 $ | 8.02 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 125 $ | 99.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 34.6 $ | 49.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 116 $ | 133 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,658 $ | 14,109 $ |