Tutong, Brunei 🇧🇳
#1937
4.682681, 114.65627
Nomad Score:
60%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
65%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to larger cities, but higher than some Southeast Asian neighbors.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
58%
Weight: 80
Prices for rentals are reasonable, but options can be limited in variety.
🍎 Food & Groceries
60%
Weight: 40
Local food is affordable, but imported goods can be pricey.
🚌 Transportation Cost
72%
Weight: 20
Public transport is inexpensive, but options are limited outside of the main areas.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
55%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited, but costs are reasonable for what is available.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
63%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are affordable, but facilities may not be as modern as in larger cities.
💱 Currency Stability
85%
Weight: 30
Brunei's currency is stable, backed by a strong economy.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
70%
Weight: 100
Decent internet speeds available, but can be inconsistent in rural areas.
👥 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 the atmosphere may not be ideal for long work sessions.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
50%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers, but options are limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
30%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination for digital nomads, leading to fewer networking opportunities.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
75%
Weight: 30
Generally good work-life balance, with a slower pace of life.
🌳 Environmental Quality
80%
Weight: 15
Clean environment with low pollution levels, contributing to a healthy lifestyle.
🧼 Cleanliness
85%
Weight: 10
Brunei is known for its cleanliness and well-maintained public spaces.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60%
Weight: 30
English is widely spoken, but some locals may prefer Malay.
💨 Air Quality
82%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality, with low levels of industrial pollution.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
75%
Weight: 20
Healthcare services are of good quality, with modern facilities available.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
68%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are reasonable, especially for locals.
🏥 Healthcare
74%
Weight: 20
Overall, healthcare is accessible and affordable.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
70%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round, but high humidity.
🌪️ 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 for outdoor activities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
80%
Weight: 15
Commonly available in most buildings, providing relief from the heat.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
35%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety; primarily tropical with little temperature change.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage, but less vibrant than larger cities.
🌃 Nightlife
40%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options, primarily focused on dining and socializing.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
85%
Weight: 15
Abundant natural beauty and outdoor activities available.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Limited opportunities for language learning, primarily Malay.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available, but not as extensive as in larger tourist destinations.
🎳 Indoors Fun
45%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options, primarily shopping malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
60%
Weight: 25
Diverse food options, but not as vibrant as in larger cities.
🧠 Yoga Studios
50%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios available, but some fitness centers offer classes.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
65%
Weight: 15
Basic fitness facilities available, but may lack variety.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Some healthy food options available, but not as widespread.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
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 compared to larger cities.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
30%
Weight: 20
Limited freelance ecosystem with few local clients.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40%
Weight: 30
Quality of coworking spaces is low due to limited availability.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
35%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup scene, with few resources for entrepreneurs.
💳 Local Payment Services
60%
Weight: 10
Basic payment services available, but not as advanced as in larger cities.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption of blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
55%
Weight: 30
Limited international flights, but decent connectivity to regional destinations.
🚇 Public Transit
50%
Weight: 20
Public transit options are limited, primarily relying on taxis.
🚶 Walkability
65%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but infrastructure can be lacking in others.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
40%
Weight: 15
Limited ride-sharing options available.
🚲 Cycling
45%
Weight: 10
Cycling is possible, but infrastructure is not well-developed.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity travel options, primarily by bus.
🛵 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
VPN services are reliable and widely used.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
85%
Weight: 15
Power supply is stable and reliable.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi options 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 expats.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate restrictions on freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
85%
Weight: 20
Brunei is politically stable, contributing to a safe environment.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
65%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account is relatively easy for expats.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Business registration can be bureaucratic and slow.
📄✈️ 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 nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
25%
Weight: 25
Very few events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Limited online presence for digital nomads in Brunei.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
90%
Weight: 100
Brunei is one of the safest countries in the world.
♀️ Female Friendly
80%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and respectful environment for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
75%
Weight: 50
Brunei is relatively tolerant, with a mix of cultures.