Cost of Living Comparison Between Bandar Seri Begawan and Bangar Cost of Living Comparison Between Bandar Seri Begawan and Bangar

😐 Solo nomad: Bandar Seri Begawan is 18599.3% more expensive than Bangar without rent, and 36978.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bandar Seri Begawan is 32076% more expensive than Bangar without rent, and 638.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bandar Seri Begawan
Bangar
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.8 BND 4.86
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$27.44 BND 35.08
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.99 BND 7.67
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Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.93 BND 2.47
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.27 BND 2.9
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Cappuccino
$3.64 BND 4.66
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.92 BND 1.18
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.57 BND 0.73
$0.74 BND 0.94
-22.97%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bandar Seri Begawan
Bangar
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.9 BND 2.43
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White Bread (500g)
$1.77 BND 2.26
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.29 BND 1.65
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Eggs
$2.2 BND 2.81
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.31 BND 9.35
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.31 BND 5.52
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.14 BND 14.25
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Apples (1kg)
$3.11 BND 3.97
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Banana (1kg)
$2.59 BND 3.32
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Oranges (1kg)
$3.08 BND 3.94
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Tomato (1kg)
$2.87 BND 3.67
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Potato (1kg)
$1.64 BND 2.1
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Onion (1kg)
$2.14 BND 2.74
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Lettuce (1 head)
$3.49 BND 4.47
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.76 BND 0.97
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Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$12.96 BND 16.57
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Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.38 BND 4.32
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.59 BND 2.04
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$15.9 BND 20.34
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🚌 Getting Around
Bandar Seri Begawan
Bangar
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.75 BND 0.96
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.79 BND 6.12
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.56 BND 3.28
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.94 BND 15.27
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.38 BND 0.48
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$39.5K BND 50.5K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$36.6K BND 46.8K
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bandar Seri Begawan
Bangar
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$59.7 BND 76.4
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$22.13 BND 28.3
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$64.7 BND 82.8
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bandar Seri Begawan
Bangar
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$37.43 BND 47.87
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$2.89 BND 3.69
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Cinema Ticket
$5.42 BND 6.93
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Bandar Seri Begawan
Bangar
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$159 BND 203
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,533 BND 12.2K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bandar Seri Begawan
Bangar
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$94.5 BND 121
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$69.4 BND 88.7
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$106 BND 135
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$65.3 BND 83.5
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bandar Seri Begawan
Bangar
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$715 BND 914
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$459 BND 587
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,316 BND 1,683
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$830 BND 1,061
$317 BND 405
161.75%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,913 BND 5,003
$1,639 BND 2,096
138.70%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$3,001 BND 3,837
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Bandar Seri Begawan
Bangar
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,920 BND 2,455
$3,084 BND 3,944
-37.76%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.06
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Last update for Bandar Seri Begawan: October 28, 2025

Last update for Bangar: October 29, 2025

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