Moving to Cayman Islands from Brunei

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Brunei to Cayman Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cayman Islands compared to Brunei.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

BN
0.5
KY
4.5

Brunei performs better than Cayman Islands 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
KY
5.0t

Cayman Islands 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
KY
58.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BN
98.0%
KY
81.1%

Brunei generally does better on infrastructure, though Cayman Islands 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%
KY
4.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BN
$77,900
KY
$79,600

Cayman Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Brunei leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BN
10.5
KY
7.7

Cayman Islands 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 Cayman Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Cayman Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cayman Islands's immigration authority.

Brunei passport

Brunei passport holder visiting Cayman Islands

Visa Free
Brunei passport holders can enter Cayman Islands 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 Cayman Islands?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cayman Islands: 58.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cayman Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cayman Islands safe for expats?

Brunei performs better than Cayman Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cayman Islands is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in Brunei.

What language do they speak in Cayman Islands?

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

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At a Glance

BN KY
Population 478,054 64,309
Currency Brunei Dollar (BND) Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD)
Languages Malay English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +673 +1345
Time zones 1 1