Moving to Czech Republic from Brunei

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Brunei to Czech Republic, you would find that Czech Republic is 48.7% more expensive than Brunei overall. A BND96,837 salary in Brunei would need to be roughly CZK1,469,712 in Czech Republic to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Prague averages 57°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 Czech Republic.

What does your salary buy?

BND96,837 CZK1,469,712

To maintain the same standard of living in Czech Republic

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 2.1 times more

Groceries

pay 21.9% less

Transportation

pay 2.1 times more

Housing

pay 84.1% more

Childcare

pay 59.8% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 6.3% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 BND = 16.33 CZK (June 2026)

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 Czech Republic.

Living there in 2015
1

people born in Brunei live in Czech Republic · UN DESA

Who's moving to Czech Republic?

Top countries of origin for Czech Republic's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Czech Republic compared to Brunei.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BN
0.5
CZ
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BN
3.6
CZ
5.2

Brunei performs better than Czech Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

BN
$1,896
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BN
19.1
CZ
42.5

Brunei generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BN
20.0
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BN
20.2t
CZ
7.1t

Brunei generally does better on environment, though Czech Republic leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BN
20.1
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BN
3.5%
CZ
20.5%

Brunei generally does better on infrastructure, though Czech Republic 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%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BN
$77,900
CZ
$47,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BN
78.4 yrs
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BN
10.5
CZ
2.4

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Brunei across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bandar Seri Begawan Rain: 114.7 in/yr (2913 mm)
89° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bandar Seri Begawan Prague
Jan–Mar 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/75°F (33°/24°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/74°F (32°/23°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/74°F (31°/23°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Bandar Seri Begawan Prague
Jan 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.3°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.5°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 90°/75°F (32.5°/23.7°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 91°/75°F (32.6°/23.7°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.4°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 90°/73°F (32.3°/23.0°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 90°/74°F (32.4°/23.1°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.1°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.2°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.2°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department, Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Brunei passport

Brunei passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Free
Brunei passport holders can enter Czech Republic without a visa.
Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Brunei

Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holders can enter Brunei without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Czech Republic than Brunei?

On average Czech Republic is about 7% less expensive than Brunei, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Czech Republic?

Budget about CZK367,428 for 3 months in Czech Republic (based on a BND96,837 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Czech Republic?

Connectivity is usually fine (Czech Republic: 38.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Czech Republic offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Czech Republic safe for expats?

Brunei performs better than Czech Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in Brunei.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Brunei?

Brunei generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 19.1 in Brunei. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brunei: 78).

What's the weather like in Czech Republic compared to Brunei?

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 89°F in Bandar Seri Begawan. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Bandar Seri Begawan gets 114.7 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Brunei, the official language is Malay.

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At a Glance

BN CZ
Population 478,054 10,705,384
Currency Brunei Dollar (BND) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages Malay Czech, Slovak
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +673 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112