Cost of living
Bandar Seri Begawan compared to Kuala Belait
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Overview comparison
Bandar Seri BegawanKuala Belait
Consumer prices in Kuala Belait are roughly 1% higher than in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Cost of living
| Item | Bandar Seri Begawan | Kuala Belait |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,169 | 1,234 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,482 | 3,790 |
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| Without rent one person | 560 | 781 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,381 | 1,867 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 687.89 | 854.05 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,053.34 | 1,252.82 |
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| Food person | 368 | 481 |
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| Food family | 969 | 1,261 |
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| Transport person | 46.81 | 59.37 |
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| Transport family | 154.4 | 176.76 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.62 years | 72.78 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bandar Seri Begawan | Kuala Belait |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.39 | 6.53 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 25.48 | 45.77 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.39 | 7.4 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.59 | 2.6 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.73 | 4.82 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.8 | 1.25 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bandar Seri Begawan | Kuala Belait |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 587.6 | 617.36 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 435.29 | 666.86 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,568.31 | 1,232.25 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,049.52 | 1,186.92 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.01 | 36.26 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 51.91 | 48.63 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 43.03 | 68.9 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bandar Seri Begawan | Kuala Belait |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.16 | 3.03 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,500 | 4,236 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,945 | 2,692 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.56 | 1.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 28.09% | 31.26% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.59 | 26.47 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.37 | 0.36 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bandar Seri Begawan | Kuala Belait |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.89 | 2.78 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.42 | 2.62 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.18 | 2.69 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.85 | 20.23 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.65 | 9.12 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.79 | 29.97 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.13 | 4.07 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 0.68 |
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Other
| Item | Bandar Seri Begawan | Kuala Belait |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 37.53 | 113.11 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.36 | 5.82 |
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| Doctors visit | 45.38 | 34.58 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.39 | 9.02 |
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| Brand Jeans | 41.69 | 109.76 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 111.61 | 139.57 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 159.99 | 374.55 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,911 | 10,072 |
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