Travel budget and cost of living in Brunei how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Brunei
Brunei: calculate your travel budget
Brunei: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Brunei for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 35 for 2 ppl.
- $ 9 per person
- $ 7.4 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 944* (1274 $)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 67 for 2 ppl.
- $ 16 per person
- $ 21 per person
- $ 5.2 per person
Total budget:
$ 2096* (2828 $)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 67 for 2 ppl.
- $ 27 per person
- $ 45 per person
- $ 11 per person
Total budget:
$ 3214* (4326 $)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Brunei in 2024
Cost of living: Brunei VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Brunei in 2024 is 32% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Brunei by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Brunei compared to the national average.
Cities | /Brunei | View Details |
---|---|---|
Kuala Belait | 24% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Kuala Belait |
Bandar Seri Begawan | 15% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan |
Local prices in Brunei by expense type
Brunei: Restaurant budget
![Lunch](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.3 to $ 8.9)
77% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3 course dinner](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant-menu.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 12 to $ 31)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![McDonald's meal](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/mcdo.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 5.2 to $ 7.4)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cappuccino](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cappuccino.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.8 to $ 4.8)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Fizzy drink](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/soda.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Brunei: Hotel and accommodation budget
![1-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel1.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 17 to $ 145)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![2-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel2.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 50 to $ 91)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel3.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 47 to $ 114)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![4-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel4.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 31 to $ 111)
80% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![5-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel5.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 102 to $ 192)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hostel/Youth Hostel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hostel.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 20 to $ 124)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Room with kitchen](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_cuisine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 53 to $ 101)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hotel with swimming pool](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_piscine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 42 to $ 128)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cottage or guest house](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_gite.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 32 to $ 139)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Family room](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_famille.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 111 to $ 174)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Brunei: Supermarket food budget
![Milk](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/lait.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.5 to $ 4.2)
106% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Bread](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pain.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 3.7)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Rice](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/riz.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 3.6)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Eggs](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/oeufs.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.4 to $ 3.1)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Chicken](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/poulet.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3.7 to $ 12)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Apples](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pommes.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.9 to $ 7.4)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tomatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tomates.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.5 to $ 6.2)
16% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Potatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pdt.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.7 to $ 2.9)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/bouteille-eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.3 to $ 1.5)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Brunei: Public and private transport budget
![Bus ticket](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/ticket-bus.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 3.7)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (per km)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.5 to $ 2.6)
50% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Petrol](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/essence.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.3 to $ 0.4)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (initial pick-up charge)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi_priseencharge.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.9 to $ 5.2)
28% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Car hire](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/voiture-location.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 37 to $ 45)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Brunei: Leisure activity budget
![Cinema](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cinema.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3.7 to $ 6)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tennis](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tennis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.3 to $ 15)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Brunei: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
![Cigarettes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cigarette.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 7.4 to $ 15)
12% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Levi's jeans](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/levis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 31 to $ 89)
14% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Summer dress](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/robe.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 27 to $ 112)
22% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Plane ticket budget
![London → Bandar Seri Begawan](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/bandar_480.jpg)
(fair price: $ 901)
![Melbourne → Bandar Seri Begawan](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/bandar_480.jpg)
(fair price: $ 570)
![Sydney → Bandar Seri Begawan](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/bandar_480.jpg)
(fair price: $ 577)
![Auckland → Bandar Seri Begawan](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/bandar_480.jpg)
(fair price: $ 916)
![Manchester → Bandar Seri Begawan](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/bandar_480.jpg)
(fair price: $ 989)
![New York City → Bandar Seri Begawan](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/bandar_480.jpg)
(fair price: $ 1277)
About the information on the cost of living in Brunei
The information about the cost of living in Brunei shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Brunei updated on 23-07-2024.
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