Moving to Brunei from American Samoa
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from American Samoa to Brunei — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from American Samoa to Brunei, and you’d need to navigate life in Malay. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How American Samoa and Brunei stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
American Samoa performs better than Brunei across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Brunei performs significantly better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
American Samoa performs better than Brunei across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Brunei performs significantly better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Brunei performs significantly better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Brunei performs significantly better than American Samoa across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2005–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2019), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between American Samoa and Brunei. To live, work, or study long-term in Brunei, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Brunei's immigration authority.
Brunei passport holder visiting American Samoa
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Brunei?
Working remotely from Brunei's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in American Samoa and Brunei.
Is Brunei safe for expats?
American Samoa performs better than Brunei across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Brunei is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.
How is healthcare in Brunei compared to American Samoa?
Brunei performs significantly better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in Brunei?
The official language in Brunei is Malay. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.
