Moving to Micronesia, Federated States of from Brunei

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Brunei to Micronesia, Federated States of — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Brunei to Micronesia, Federated States of, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Brunei to Micronesia, Federated States of.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

BN
0.5
FM
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BN
3.6
FM
14.1

Brunei performs better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BN
$1,896
FM
$482
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BN
19.1
FM
9.6

Brunei generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BN
20.0
FM
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BN
20.2t
FM
0.0t

Brunei generally does better on environment, though Micronesia, Federated States of 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
FM
5.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BN
98.0%
FM
40.0%

Brunei performs better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BN
5.3%
FM
16.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BN
$77,900
FM
$3,800

Brunei performs better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BN
78.4 yrs
FM
74.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BN
10.5
FM
21.9

Brunei generally does better on family life, though Micronesia, Federated States of 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 Micronesia, Federated States of. To live, work, or study long-term in Micronesia, Federated States of, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Micronesia, Federated States of's immigration authority.

Brunei passport

Brunei passport holder visiting Micronesia, Federated States of

Visa Free
Brunei passport holders can enter Micronesia, Federated States of without a visa.
Micronesia, Federated States of passport

Micronesia, Federated States of passport holder visiting Brunei

Visa Required
Micronesia, Federated States of passport holders need a visa to enter Brunei.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Micronesia, Federated States of?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Micronesia, Federated States of has 5.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Micronesia, Federated States of safe for expats?

Brunei performs better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Micronesia, Federated States of is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in Brunei.

How is healthcare in Micronesia, Federated States of compared to Brunei?

Brunei generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Micronesia, Federated States of, compared to 19.1 in Brunei. Micronesia, Federated States of scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brunei: 78).

What language do they speak in Micronesia, Federated States of?

The official language in Micronesia, Federated States of is English. In Brunei, the official language is Malay.

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At a Glance

BN FM
Population 478,054 101,009
Currency Brunei Dollar (BND) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Malay English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +673 +691
Time zones 1 2