Cost of living in Kuala Belait is 94% higher than in Sirvan (without rent).
Rent in Kuala Belait is 152% more expensive than in Sirvan.
Cost of living including rent in Kuala Belait is 121% higher than in Sirvan.
Food in Kuala Belait is 111% more expensive than in Sirvan.
Transport in Kuala Belait is 175% more expensive than in Sirvan.
| Kuala Belait | Sirvan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kuala Belait | Sirvan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.89 $ | 8.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 46.5 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.56 $ | 7.32 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.94 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.56 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.34 $ | 0.29 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.52 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.48 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.66 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.9 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.72 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 24.5 $ | 7.65 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.61 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.69 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.96 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.7 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.86 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.77 $ | 1.47 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.56 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.6 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.38 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.7 $ | 6.11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 37.8 $ | 28 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.28 $ | 5.88 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.89 $ | 4.96 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.96 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.16 $ | 1.44 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.3 $ | 33.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.6 $ | 52 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
64.4 $ | 15 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 628 $ | 212 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,056 $ | 352 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 676 $ | 370 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,162 $ | 811 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,973 $ | 1,835 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,919 $ | 911 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,689 $ | 417 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.74 % | 9.38 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 98.2 $ | 36.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.47 $ | 5.14 $ |
| Haircut | 7.97 $ | 9.98 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 124 $ | 116 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 99.5 $ | 55.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 388 $ | 211 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,340 $ | 6,308 $ |