Moving to Marshall Islands from Brunei
What to Expect
Considering a move from Brunei to Marshall Islands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Brunei to Marshall Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Marshallese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Marshall Islands compared to Brunei.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Brunei performs better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
Brunei generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Brunei across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Brunei performs better than Marshall Islands 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 performs better than Marshall Islands across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Brunei generally does better on family life, though Marshall Islands leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brunei and Marshall Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Marshall Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Marshall Islands's immigration authority.
Brunei passport holder visiting Marshall Islands
Visa on Arrival
Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Brunei
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Marshall Islands?
Connectivity is usually fine (Marshall Islands: 2.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Marshall Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Marshall Islands safe for expats?
Brunei performs better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Brunei?
Brunei generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Marshall Islands, compared to 19.1 in Brunei. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brunei: 78).
What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?
The official languages in Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In Brunei, the official language is Malay.
