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About Bandar Seri Begawan

Bandar Seri Begawan 🇧🇳 is a calm, clean capital with a relaxed pace, good safety, and easy access to nature 🏞️. It’s great for nomads who prefer low-stress living over nightlife. Wi‑Fi and coworking options are improving, but the city is small and quiet, with limited expat scene and fewer café-hopping choices ☕.

Through the year

Best in January (54) · now 54
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 363 mm Feb: 249 mm Mar: 270 mm Apr: 247 mm May: 354 mm Jun: 242 mm Jul: 212 mm Aug: 385 mm Sep: 292 mm Oct: 368 mm Nov: 343 mm Dec: 348 mm Jan: 29°C / 24°C Feb: 29°C / 24°C Mar: 30°C / 24°C Apr: 31°C / 24°C May: 31°C / 25°C Jun: 31°C / 24°C Jul: 31°C / 24°C Aug: 31°C / 24°C Sep: 30°C / 24°C Oct: 30°C / 24°C Nov: 30°C / 24°C Dec: 30°C / 24°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 6.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.8
Internet Speed 7.3
Safety 8.9
Accommodation Cost 6.8
Weather 5.6
Nomad Friendly 3.2
Female Friendly 7.2
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Bandar Seri Begawan
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $505.33 per month
Coworking Space $139.94 per month
Coffee $2.72 per cup
Beer $3.50 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.89 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $23.32 per month
Mobile Plan $19.44 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $42.76 per month

Other cities in Brunei

Other cities in Brunei
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Kuala Belait $2,190 5.3 Compare
2 Tutong $2,346 5.2 Compare
3 Seria $2,143 5.1 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Tutong BN Brunei $2,346 5.2 Compare
2 Seria BN Brunei $2,143 5.1 Compare
3 Kuala Belait BN Brunei $2,190 5.3 Compare
4 Miri MY Malaysia $1,600 6.0 Compare

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