Cost of living
Brunei compared to Cayman Islands
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Overview comparison
BruneiCayman Islands
Consumer prices in Cayman Islands are roughly 58% higher than in Brunei.
Cost of living
| Item | Brunei | Cayman Islands |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,040 | 3,426 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,398 | 9,296 |
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| Without rent one person | 564 | 910 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,441 | 3,803 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 548.85 | 2,924.94 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,447.47 | 4,246.2 |
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| Food person | 390 | 877 |
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| Food family | 930 | 2,011 |
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| Transport person | 59.82 | 56.66 |
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| Transport family | 165.39 | 158.52 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.41 years | 76 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Brunei | Cayman Islands |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.64 | 33.45 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.81 | 73.22 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.88 | 18.45 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.6 | 6.66 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.9 | 7.17 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.06 | 4.24 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Brunei | Cayman Islands |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 742.21 | 2,610.3 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 435.6 | 2,256.05 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,376.97 | 5,353.94 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 842.74 | 4,744.95 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 42.17 | 145.91 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 50.41 | 215.28 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 53.41 | 109.46 |
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Transportation
| Item | Brunei | Cayman Islands |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.4 | 6.29 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,690 | 9,169 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,450 | 4,422 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.31 | 2.72 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 33.15% | 30.12% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 26.76 | 23.04 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.45 | 1.81 |
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Groceries
| Item | Brunei | Cayman Islands |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.42 | 1.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.81 | 4.5 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.03 | 10.92 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.07 | 16.38 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.57 | 16.97 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 19.33 | 14.2 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.44 | 4.62 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 | 1.78 |
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Other
| Item | Brunei | Cayman Islands |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 57.96 | 82.58 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.74 | 20.03 |
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| Doctors visit | 44.4 | 91.19 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.59 | 20.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.14 | 103.54 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.64 | 104.25 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 145 | 1,912.81 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 14,327 | 26,066 |
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