Moving to Arkansas from Brunei
What to Expect
Considering a move from Brunei to Arkansas? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Brunei to Arkansas, you would find that Arkansas is 94.4% more expensive than Brunei overall. A BND97,132 salary in Brunei would need to be roughly $72,611 in Arkansas to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Little Rock averages 72°F vs 89°F in Bandar Seri Begawan, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Brunei and Arkansas.
What does your salary buy?
BND97,132 → $72,611
To maintain the same standard of living in Arkansas
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 3.1 times more
Groceries
pay 3.9% more
Transportation
pay 14.8% more
Housing
pay 95.5% more
Childcare
pay 4.0 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 52.1% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Brunei to Arkansas.
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Arkansas compared to Brunei.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Brunei performs better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Brunei performs better than Arkansas 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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Arkansas leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Brunei performs better than Arkansas across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Bandar Seri Begawan | Little Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 56°/38°F (13°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/75°F (33°/24°C) | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Bandar Seri Begawan | Little Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C) | 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C) |
| Feb | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.3°C) | 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.5°C) | 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C) |
| Apr | 90°/75°F (32.5°/23.7°C) | 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C) |
| May | 91°/75°F (32.6°/23.7°C) | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C) |
| Jun | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.4°C) | 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C) |
| Jul | 90°/73°F (32.3°/23.0°C) | 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) |
| Aug | 90°/74°F (32.4°/23.1°C) | 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.1°C) | 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C) |
| Oct | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.2°C) | 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C) |
| Nov | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.2°C) | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C) |
| Dec | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°C) |
Data:
Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brunei and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Brunei passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Brunei
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Arkansas than Brunei?
On average Arkansas is about 3% less expensive than Brunei, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Arkansas?
Budget about $18,153 for 3 months in Arkansas (based on a BND97,132 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Arkansas?
From major Arkansas cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Brunei and Arkansas are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Arkansas compared to Brunei?
Brunei performs better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Arkansas compared to Brunei?
The average high temperature in Little Rock is 72°F, compared to 89°F in Bandar Seri Begawan. Little Rock receives around 50.0 in of rainfall per year, while Bandar Seri Begawan gets 114.7 in.
What language do they speak in Arkansas?
The official language in Arkansas is English. In Brunei, the official language is Malay.
