Top expat cities

Brunei

Seria

#3 Top 5 cities

A very specialized small town best suited to people who already have local corporate support and want a quieter routine.

Country overview

Population

2 659

Year-round temperatures

Day: 30°C až 32°C

Night: 24°C až 25°C

Climate

Hot tropical weather all year with high humidity and little temperature variability.

Distance to the sea

3 km

Social atmosphere

4/10

Costs

Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 5/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

9/10

Seria has low everyday crime, but routine property precautions, careful driving and strict compliance with local laws remain important.

Natural disaster resilience

3/10

Seria is exposed to monsoon and flash flooding, drainage problems, coastal impacts, dry-season peat fires and haze, with possible road and utility disruption.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

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

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Strong foreign community
  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Fewer work opportunities
  • −Less dynamic environment