Moving to Malaysia from Bermuda

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bermuda to Malaysia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bermuda to Malaysia.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bermuda and Malaysia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BM
6.2
MY
0.7

Malaysia performs significantly better than Bermuda across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BM
4.1t
MY
8.3t

Bermuda performs better than Malaysia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BM
35.9
MY
12.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BM
4.2%
MY
3.4%

Bermuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Malaysia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BM
7.0%
MY
3.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BM
$99,800
MY
$33,600

Bermuda generally does better on employment & economy, though Malaysia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BM
82.0 yrs
MY
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BM
2.2
MY
6.6

Bermuda generally does better on family life, though Malaysia leads in education spending.

Data: Office of the Tax Commissioner, Government of Bermuda, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bermuda and Malaysia. To live, work, or study long-term in Malaysia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Malaysia's immigration authority.

Malaysia passport

Malaysia passport holder visiting Bermuda

Visa Free
Malaysia passport holders can enter Bermuda without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Malaysia?

With 12.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Malaysia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bermuda and Malaysia.

Is Malaysia safe for expats?

Malaysia performs significantly better than Bermuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malaysia is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.

What language do they speak in Malaysia?

The official languages in Malaysia are English and Malay. In Bermuda, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BM MY
Population 72,337 33,871,431
Currency Bermudan Dollar (BMD) Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Languages English English, Malay
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1441 +60
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999