🇧🇳Cost of Living in Brunei
Compare the cost of living across 1 city in Brunei.
Bandar Seri Begawan is the only city we currently track in Brunei, with a cost of living index of 38 out of 100, where New York City scores 100. See the full cost breakdown below.
Estimated monthly budget in Brunei
Typical total monthly cost by household type.
Single person
$900
per month
Couple
$1,350
per month
Family of 4
$1,890
per month
Student
$680
per month
Estimates based on the average cost of living in Brunei, scaled by household size. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood and housing.
Frequently asked questions about the cost of living in Brunei
What is the cost of living in Brunei?
We track Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei, which has a cost of living index of 38 out of 100 (New York City = 100).
Data & sources
As an independent cross-check, the World Bank puts the overall price level in Brunei at 41 relative to the United States (=100) in 2024. View source
Cost figures on this site are independent estimates, cross-referenced with public data sources including World Bank, Numbeo, Eurostat, OECD.