Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuala Belait and Bangar Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuala Belait and Bangar

😐 Solo nomad: Kuala Belait is 31062.5% more expensive than Bangar without rent, and 53735.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Kuala Belait is 49819% more expensive than Bangar without rent, and 927.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kuala Belait
Bangar
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.69 BND 4.73
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$46.11 BND 59.0
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.86 BND 10.05
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Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.96 BND 2.51
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.37 BND 3.03
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Cappuccino
$4.51 BND 5.77
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.99 BND 1.27
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.60 BND 0.77
$0.80 BND 1.02
-25.00%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Kuala Belait
Bangar
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.47 BND 3.16
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White Bread (500g)
$2.40 BND 3.07
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.30 BND 2.94
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Eggs
$2.58 BND 3.30
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$19.26 BND 24.66
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$9.69 BND 12.41
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$24.50 BND 31.36
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Apples (1kg)
$4.60 BND 5.88
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Banana (1kg)
$2.51 BND 3.21
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Oranges (1kg)
$3.07 BND 3.93
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Tomato (1kg)
$2.89 BND 3.70
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Potato (1kg)
$1.70 BND 2.18
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Onion (1kg)
$2.23 BND 2.85
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Lettuce (1 head)
$5.55 BND 7.10
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.77 BND 0.98
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Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$11.81 BND 15.11
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Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$5.80 BND 7.43
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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)
$7.72 BND 9.88
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🚌 Getting Around
Kuala Belait
Bangar
Difference
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.74 BND 6.07
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.87 BND 15.20
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.35 BND 0.45
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$22.4K BND 28.7K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.0K BND 34.6K
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kuala Belait
Bangar
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$38.82 BND 49.69
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$21.45 BND 27.46
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$65.3 BND 83.6
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Kuala Belait
Bangar
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$95.7 BND 123
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.28 BND 27.24
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Cinema Ticket
$5.59 BND 7.16
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Kuala Belait
Bangar
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$156 BND 200
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,440 BND 12.1K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Kuala Belait
Bangar
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$99.3 BND 127
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$102 BND 131
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$123 BND 157
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$65.6 BND 84.0
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kuala Belait
Bangar
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$749 BND 958
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$785 BND 1,004
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,187 BND 1,519
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,184 BND 1,516
$312 BND 399
279.48%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
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$1,665 BND 2,131
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Kuala Belait
Bangar
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,418 BND 4,375
$3,141 BND 4,020
8.82%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.06
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Last update for Kuala Belait: February 28, 2026

Last update for Bangar: March 2, 2026

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