Cost of living
Tutong compared to Bandar Seri Begawan
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Overview comparison
TutongBandar Seri Begawan
Consumer prices in Bandar Seri Begawan are roughly 4% higher than in Tutong.
Cost of living
| Item | Tutong | Bandar Seri Begawan |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,675 | 1,169 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,388 | 2,482 |
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| Without rent one person | 567 | 560 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,938 | 1,381 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 807.28 | 687.89 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,417.45 | 1,053.34 |
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| Food person | 507 | 368 |
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| Food family | 1,248 | 969 |
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| Transport person | 41.95 | 46.81 |
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| Transport family | 119.82 | 154.4 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.58 years | 66.62 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Tutong | Bandar Seri Begawan |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.59 | 3.39 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 38.45 | 25.48 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.09 | 4.39 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.96 | 2.59 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.39 | 3.73 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.59 | 0.8 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Tutong | Bandar Seri Begawan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 766.53 | 587.6 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 528.27 | 435.29 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,309.71 | 1,568.31 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,326.15 | 1,049.52 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.52 | 35.01 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 61.11 | 51.91 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 70.64 | 43.03 |
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Transportation
| Item | Tutong | Bandar Seri Begawan |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.26 | 3.16 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,642 | 3,500 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,954 | 2,945 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.84 | 1.56 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 26.87% | 28.09% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.99 | 21.59 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.43 | 0.37 |
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Groceries
| Item | Tutong | Bandar Seri Begawan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.66 | 1.89 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.84 | 1.42 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.15 | 2.18 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.57 | 6.85 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.68 | 6.65 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.18 | 12.79 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.07 | 2.13 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 | 0.58 |
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Other
| Item | Tutong | Bandar Seri Begawan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 94.59 | 37.53 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.21 | 6.36 |
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| Doctors visit | 37.96 | 45.38 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.47 | 7.39 |
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| Brand Jeans | 89.98 | 41.69 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 105.29 | 111.61 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 372.86 | 159.99 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,637 | 12,911 |
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