Moving to Bermuda from Brunei

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Brunei to Bermuda? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bermuda compared to Brunei.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BN
0.5
BM
6.2

Brunei performs 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

BN
20.2t
BM
4.1t

Bermuda performs significantly better than Brunei 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

BN
20.1
BM
35.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BN
3.5%
BM
4.2%

Brunei generally does better on infrastructure, though Bermuda leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BN
5.3%
BM
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BN
$77,900
BM
$81,200

Brunei generally does better on employment & economy, though Bermuda leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BN
78.4 yrs
BM
82.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BN
10.5
BM
2.2

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, Revenue Division, Brunei, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Brunei passport

Brunei passport holder visiting Bermuda

Visa Free
Brunei 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 Bermuda?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bermuda: 35.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bermuda offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bermuda safe for expats?

Brunei performs better than Bermuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bermuda is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in Brunei.

What language do they speak in Bermuda?

The official language in Bermuda is English. In Brunei, the official language is Malay.

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At a Glance

BN BM
Population 478,054 72,337
Currency Brunei Dollar (BND) Bermudan Dollar (BMD)
Languages Malay English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +673 +1441
Time zones 1 1