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💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
42%
Weight: 150
Moderately expensive compared to Southeast Asian standards due to Brunei's wealth and limited market competition.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
38%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are relatively high, especially for expat-standard apartments in the city center.
🍎 Food & Groceries
51%
Weight: 40
Local food is affordable, but imported goods and dining out can be pricey.
🚌 Transportation Cost
67%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited; most rely on private cars, but fuel is subsidized and cheap.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
40%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife and entertainment options, with moderate pricing.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
55%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available but fewer in number; prices are moderate.
💱 Currency Stability
89%
Weight: 30
Brunei Dollar is pegged to the Singapore Dollar, ensuring high stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
73%
Weight: 100
Good internet speeds with widespread fiber connections in urban areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
21%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; digital nomads often work from cafes or home.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
50%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but not all are optimized for work.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
34%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; seating and power outlets are limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
17%
Weight: 100
Not a popular destination for digital nomads; very low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
Easy to obtain local SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Generally good work-life balance with a relaxed pace of life.
🌳 Environmental Quality
85%
Weight: 15
Clean city with good environmental regulations and low pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
91%
Weight: 10
Very clean urban environment with strict cleanliness policies.
🗨️ Language Barrier
62%
Weight: 30
English is widely spoken, but Malay is the official language; some language barriers may occur.
💨 Air Quality
79%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality, though occasional haze from regional forest fires can occur.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
70%
Weight: 25
Safe environment with good schools and family amenities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
76%
Weight: 20
Good quality healthcare facilities, though limited in specialized services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
68%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is subsidized for residents; expats may face higher costs.
🏥 Healthcare
72%
Weight: 20
Reliable healthcare system with modern facilities but limited options for complex treatments.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
75%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with consistent warmth and humidity; frequent rain but no extreme weather.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
83%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or typhoons.
🏞️ Green Spaces
69%
Weight: 10
Several parks and green areas, though urban greenery is moderate.
❄️ Air Conditioning
90%
Weight: 15
Widespread air conditioning in homes, offices, and public places.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
10%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with minimal seasonal variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
88%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small city size and strict regulations.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich Malay and Islamic cultural heritage with limited diversity.
🌃 Nightlife
23%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options due to conservative social norms.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
74%
Weight: 15
Access to rainforests, rivers, and wildlife; good for nature lovers.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; informal opportunities to learn Malay.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
57%
Weight: 10
Some cultural and nature tours available but limited variety.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues; limited cinemas and malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
58%
Weight: 25
Good local cuisine with Malay and regional influences; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
30%
Weight: 10
Very few yoga studios; wellness scene is small.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
48%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety of fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
52%
Weight: 15
Some healthy food options but many traditional dishes are rich and oily.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
GMT+8 time zone is favorable for communication with Asia-Pacific regions.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
25%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads or expats.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
31%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most remote work is international.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance community or infrastructure.
🏢 Coworking Quality
20%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces and those available are basic.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
28%
Weight: 15
Emerging but very small startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
60%
Weight: 10
Basic digital payment options available but not widespread.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
35%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption and regulatory clarity on crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
55%
Weight: 30
One international airport with limited direct flights; good regional connections.
🚇 Public Transit
20%
Weight: 20
Public transport is minimal; reliance on private vehicles.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
City center is somewhat walkable but infrastructure is car-oriented.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
30%
Weight: 15
Limited ride-sharing options; taxis are available but not widespread.
🚲 Cycling
25%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is minimal and not common.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
45%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity transport; mainly private cars or taxis.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage throughout urban areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally work well without restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
90%
Weight: 15
Stable and reliable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited and often slow.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are straightforward; longer stays require sponsorship.
📊 Tax Friendliness
85%
Weight: 30
No personal income tax, favorable for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
35%
Weight: 15
Restricted freedom of speech due to conservative government policies.
🏛️ Political Stability
87%
Weight: 20
Very stable political environment with low crime.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners due to strict regulations.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate bureaucracy; foreign business ownership possible but regulated.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa program available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
25%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Very few or no digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums for nomads in Brunei.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
95%
Weight: 100
Extremely safe with very low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Generally safe for women but conservative cultural norms apply.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Relatively tolerant society with diverse ethnic groups.