Moving to Brunei from Bolivia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bolivia 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 Bolivia and Brunei stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BO
4.3
BN
0.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BO
17.6
BN
3.6

Brunei performs significantly better than Bolivia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BO
$756
BN
$1,896
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
BN
19.1

Brunei generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BO
54.0
BN
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
BN
20.2t

Bolivia generally does better on environment, though Brunei leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BO
10.9
BN
20.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
BN
3.5%

Brunei generally does better on infrastructure, though Bolivia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BO
3.1%
BN
5.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
BN
$77,900

Brunei generally does better on employment & economy, though Bolivia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BO
72.5 yrs
BN
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
BN
10.5

Brunei generally does better on family life, though Bolivia leads in education spending.

Data: Autoridad de Impugnación Tributaria (AIT), Bolivia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bolivia 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.

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Brunei

Visa Required
Bolivia passport holders need a visa to enter Brunei.
Brunei passport

Brunei passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Brunei passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bolivia.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Brunei?

With 20.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Brunei can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bolivia and Brunei.

Is Brunei safe for expats?

Brunei performs significantly better than Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Brunei is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Bolivia.

How is healthcare in Brunei compared to Bolivia?

Brunei generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 19.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Brunei, compared to 12.7 in Bolivia. Brunei scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Brunei?

The official language in Brunei is Malay. In Bolivia, the official languages are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BO BN
Population 12,054,379 478,054
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) Brunei Dollar (BND)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish Malay
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +591 +673
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110