Bandar Seri Begawan travel budget

Bandar Seri Begawan: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Bandar Seri Begawan

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Bandar Seri Begawan for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 49 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6.7 per person
  • $ 5.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1028* (1386 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 62 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 4.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 1874* (2506 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 71 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 44 per person
  • $ 8.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 2959* (3962 $)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan in 2024 is 42% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Bandar Seri Begawan in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Bandar Seri Begawan by expense type

Restaurant budget in Bandar Seri Begawan

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Bandar Seri Begawan is 63% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.2/person
($ 2.2 to $ 4.4)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 13/person
($ 8.5 to $ 32)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.2/person
($ 4.4 to $ 5.8)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.1/cup
($ 1.8 to $ 4)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.7 to $ 0.8)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bandar Seri Begawan

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bandar Seri Begawan is 61% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 75/night
($ 31 to $ 250)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 59/night
($ 39 to $ 134)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 66/night
($ 30 to $ 145)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 77/night
($ 36 to $ 168)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 154/night
($ 131 to $ 244)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 75/month
($ 31 to $ 250)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 78/month
($ 46 to $ 159)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 81/month
($ 35 to $ 227)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 75/month
($ 31 to $ 250)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 121/month
($ 63 to $ 180)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Bandar Seri Begawan

On average, the price of supermarket food in Bandar Seri Begawan is 35% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 4.2)

63% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.9/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 3.7)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 3)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.7/kg
($ 3.7 to $ 12)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 3.7)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.6/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 4.8)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.4 to $ 1.5)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Bandar Seri Begawan

On average, the price of transport in Bandar Seri Begawan is 6% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.5/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.5/km
($ 2.5 to $ 2.5)

52% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.4/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4.4
($ 3 to $ 5.2)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Bandar Seri Begawan

On average, budget for leisure activities in Bandar Seri Begawan is 73% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.4/ticket
($ 3 to $ 5.2)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 4.4/hr
($ 2.2 to $ 3.7)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bandar Seri Begawan

On average, shopping budget in Bandar Seri Begawan is 12% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 15/pack
( $ 15)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 23
($ 15 to $ 30)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 30
( $ 30)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Bandar Seri Begawan
London → Bandar Seri Begawan
London → Bandar Seri Begawan
$ 1156
(fair price: $ 872)
Melbourne → Bandar Seri Begawan
Melbourne → Bandar Seri Begawan
Melbourne → Bandar Seri Begawan
$ 677
(fair price: $ 567)
Sydney → Bandar Seri Begawan
Sydney → Bandar Seri Begawan
Sydney → Bandar Seri Begawan
$ 668
(fair price: $ 572)
Manchester → Bandar Seri Begawan
Manchester → Bandar Seri Begawan
Manchester → Bandar Seri Begawan
$ 1166
(fair price: $ 960)
Auckland → Bandar Seri Begawan
Auckland → Bandar Seri Begawan
Auckland → Bandar Seri Begawan
$ 1129
(fair price: $ 893)
New York City → Bandar Seri Begawan
New York City → Bandar Seri Begawan
New York City → Bandar Seri Begawan
$ 1451
(fair price: $ 1243)

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About this information on the cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan

The information about the cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan was updated on 10-11-2024.

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