Cost of living comparison

Dominica

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Brunei

Brunei vs. Dominica Cost of Living Summary

Brunei is 0.3% cheaper than Dominica overall.

Restaurants: pay 28.2% less in Brunei
Groceries: pay 20.3% less in Brunei
Transportation: pay 77.4% less in Brunei
Housing: pay 95.2% more in Brunei
Childcare: pay 89.5% more in Brunei
Entertainment and Sports: pay 6.7% more in Brunei
Clothing: pay 48.7% more in Brunei

The cost of housing, childcare, clothing, and entertainment and sports in Brunei are more expensive than in Dominica. Expenses including transportation, restaurants, and groceries are lower in Brunei. Notably, housing and childcare are significantly more expensive in Brunei.

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Brunei vs. Dominica Cost Breakdown

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pay 28.2% less for restaurants

	Dominica	Brunei
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$7.40 EC$20.00	$5.86 BND7.51	-20.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$6.57 EC$17.75	$6.92 BND8.86	+5.3%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.47 EC$6.67	$0.92 BND1.18	-62.5%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.22 EC$6.00	$0.52 BND0.66	-76.8%
Average			-28.2%

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pay 20.3% less for groceries

	Dominica	Brunei
Bread 1 loaf	$2.10 EC$5.67	$2.10 BND2.68	-0.1%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$1.20 EC$3.25	$7.08 BND9.06	+488.4%
Milk (1 gallon)	$12.61 EC$34.07	$7.05 BND9.03	-44.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$5.60 EC$15.13	$2.35 BND3.01	-58.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$5.09 EC$13.76	$3.23 BND4.13	-36.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.91 EC$7.86	$1.79 BND2.29	-38.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.07 EC$2.90	$0.99 BND1.27	-7.6%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.03 EC$5.49	$1.78 BND2.28	-12.5%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.33 EC$6.30	$1.15 BND1.48	-50.6%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.62 EC$4.37	$0.77 BND0.99	-52.4%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.37 EC$3.71	$1.11 BND1.42	-19.3%
Average			-20.3%

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pay 77.4% less for transportation

	Dominica	Brunei
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.39 EC$14.58	$1.47 BND1.89	-72.7%
Monthly public transit pass	$53.13 EC$143.58	$0.78 BND1.00	-98.5%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$35,128.17 EC$94,935.64	$37,115.17 BND47,549.96	+5.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$29.23 EC$79.00	$30.47 BND39.04	+4.2%
Average			-77.4%

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pay 95.2% more for housing

	Dominica	Brunei
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$70.92 EC$191.67	$65.11 BND83.42	-8.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$283.68 EC$766.67	$731.42 BND937.05	+157.8%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$203.51 EC$550.00	$627.34 BND803.71	+208.3%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$108.58 EC$293.44	$38.39 BND49.18	-64.6%
Average			+95.2%

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pay 89.5% more for childcare

	Dominica	Brunei
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$129.51 EC$350.00	$216.82 BND277.78	+67.4%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$4,440.25 EC$12,000.00	$9,524.22 BND12,201.92	+114.5%
Average			+89.5%

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pay 6.7% more for entertainment and sports

	Dominica	Brunei
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.85 EC$5.00	$1.95 BND2.50	+5.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.13 EC$11.17	$4.22 BND5.40	+2.0%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$7.40 EC$20.00	$11.72 BND15.01	+58.4%
Monthly membership at local gym	$46.25 EC$125.00	$71.62 BND91.75	+54.8%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.33 EC$22.50	$5.47 BND7.01	-34.3%
Average			+6.7%

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pay 48.7% more for clothing

	Dominica	Brunei
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$55.50 EC$150.00	$76.18 BND97.60	+37.3%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$37.00 EC$100.00	$97.53 BND124.95	+163.6%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$74.00 EC$200.00	$128.15 BND164.18	+73.2%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$92.51 EC$250.00	$72.27 BND92.59	-21.9%
Average			+48.7%

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