Kuala Belait, Brunei 🇧🇳
#1935
4.58451, 114.193237
Nomad Score:
61%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
65%
Weight: 150
Moderately priced compared to other Southeast Asian cities, but higher than neighboring countries.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
58%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable, but options can be limited in terms of variety.
🍎 Food & Groceries
72%
Weight: 40
Local food is affordable, but imported goods can be pricey.
🚌 Transportation Cost
60%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited; taxis and ride-sharing can add up.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
55%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options, with prices varying widely.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
63%
Weight: 10
Moderate prices for gym memberships, but fewer facilities available.
💱 Currency Stability
85%
Weight: 30
Brunei's currency is stable, with low inflation rates.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
78%
Weight: 100
Good internet speeds available, though some areas may experience fluctuations.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
40%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces, with few options for dedicated work environments.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
65%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi, but not all are conducive to working.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
50%
Weight: 30
A few cafes cater to digital nomads, but options are limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
35%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination for digital nomads, leading to fewer community events.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70%
Weight: 30
Generally good work-life balance, with a laid-back lifestyle.
🌳 Environmental Quality
80%
Weight: 15
Clean environment with a focus on greenery and sustainability.
🧼 Cleanliness
85%
Weight: 10
Very clean city with strict regulations on waste management.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60%
Weight: 30
English is widely spoken, but some locals may struggle with it.
💨 Air Quality
82%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality, with low pollution levels.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
75%
Weight: 20
Healthcare services are of good quality, though limited in options.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
68%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable for residents, but costs can be higher for expatriates.
🏥 Healthcare
70%
Weight: 20
Adequate healthcare facilities available, but specialized services may require travel.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
75%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round, though humidity can be high.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
80%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters compared to other Southeast Asian countries.
🏞️ Green Spaces
75%
Weight: 10
Plenty of parks and green areas, promoting outdoor activities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
80%
Weight: 15
Commonly available in most buildings, providing relief from the heat.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
30%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety; predominantly tropical climate.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage, but limited exposure to diverse cultural events.
🌃 Nightlife
40%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly quiet after dark.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
85%
Weight: 15
Abundant natural beauty, with opportunities for hiking and exploring.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
45%
Weight: 10
Limited opportunities for learning local languages.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
50%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available, but not as diverse as in larger cities.
🎳 Indoors Fun
40%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
60%
Weight: 25
Decent local food scene, but fewer international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
55%
Weight: 10
A few yoga studios available, but not widespread.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
60%
Weight: 15
Basic fitness facilities available, but variety is limited.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
65%
Weight: 15
Growing availability of healthy food options, but still limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
Time zone is favorable for working with Asia-Pacific regions.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
35%
Weight: 25
Limited networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Fewer remote job opportunities available locally.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
30%
Weight: 20
Minimal freelance ecosystem; limited support for freelancers.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40%
Weight: 30
Quality of coworking spaces is low due to limited options.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
35%
Weight: 15
Underdeveloped startup scene with few resources.
💳 Local Payment Services
60%
Weight: 10
Basic payment services available, but not as advanced as in other regions.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption of blockchain and cryptocurrency.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
65%
Weight: 30
Moderate connectivity; limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Public transit options are limited and not very reliable.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but overall infrastructure is lacking.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
50%
Weight: 15
Limited ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is minimal, making it less safe.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity travel options; mostly reliant on private transport.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Very few options for scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good mobile network coverage in urban areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
80%
Weight: 20
Reliable VPN services available for secure internet access.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
85%
Weight: 15
Stable power supply with minimal outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
45%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots available.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Visa process is relatively straightforward for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
80%
Weight: 30
No personal income tax, making it favorable for expatriates.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate restrictions on freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
85%
Weight: 20
Politically stable with low levels of unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
65%
Weight: 15
Relatively easy to open a bank account, but may require local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Business registration can be bureaucratic and time-consuming.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
20%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Limited resources and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
25%
Weight: 25
Very few events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
90%
Weight: 100
Very safe city with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
80%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and welcoming for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
75%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society, but some cultural nuances exist.