Top expat cities

Brunei

Bandar Seri Begawan

#1 Top 5 cities

The most practical choice in the country for services, schools, and administration, even though the social scene remains relatively small and conservative.

Country overview

Population

64 409

Year-round temperatures

Day: 30°C až 32°C

Night: 24°C až 25°C

Climate

Consistently hot and humid tropical weather year-round with no cool season.

Distance to the sea

15 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Costs

Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 5/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Safety

9/10

Crime is low and normal precautions are usually sufficient, but theft still occurs and strict laws on speech, religion, alcohol, drugs and personal conduct require careful compliance.

Natural disaster resilience

4/10

Heavy monsoon rain and poor drainage can cause flash floods and landslides, while dry-season forest and peat fires can produce hazardous haze.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 9/10
Internet speed 8/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Families
  • Long-term expats
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇦🇺Australians
  • 🇸🇬Singaporeans
  • 🇨🇳Chinese

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quality services
  • +Airport access
  • +Good transport links
  • +International environment
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Higher prices
  • −Less dynamic environment