Moving to New Jersey from Brunei
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Brunei to New Jersey — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Brunei to New Jersey, you would find that New Jersey is 2.8 times more expensive than Brunei overall. A BND96,815 salary in Brunei would need to be roughly $102,766 in New Jersey to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Trenton averages 63°F vs 89°F in Bandar Seri Begawan, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Brunei to New Jersey.
What does your salary buy?
BND96,815 → $102,766
To maintain the same standard of living in New Jersey
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 3.4 times more
Groceries
pay 48.0% more
Transportation
pay 36.7% more
Housing
pay 2.5 times more
Childcare
pay 7.6 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 96.9% more
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?
How many people actually move from Brunei to New Jersey, based on official data.
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Brunei to New Jersey.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Brunei performs better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Brunei performs better than New Jersey 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 generally does better on employment & economy, though New Jersey leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Brunei performs better than New Jersey across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Bandar Seri Begawan | Trenton |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/75°F (33°/24°C) | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 54°/36°F (12°/2°C) |
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| Month | Bandar Seri Begawan | Trenton |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C) | 39°/23°F (3.9°/-4.9°C) |
| Feb | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.3°C) | 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.4°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.5°C) | 51°/32°F (10.5°/-0.1°C) |
| Apr | 90°/75°F (32.5°/23.7°C) | 61°/41°F (16.3°/5.0°C) |
| May | 91°/75°F (32.6°/23.7°C) | 72°/51°F (22.1°/10.3°C) |
| Jun | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.4°C) | 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.7°C) |
| Jul | 90°/73°F (32.3°/23.0°C) | 85°/66°F (29.6°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 90°/74°F (32.4°/23.1°C) | 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.1°C) | 76°/56°F (24.5°/13.6°C) |
| Oct | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.2°C) | 65°/44°F (18.3°/6.8°C) |
| Nov | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.2°C) | 54°/37°F (12.5°/2.7°C) |
| Dec | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 43°/28°F (6.2°/-2.4°C) |
Data:
Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brunei and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Brunei passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Brunei
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in New Jersey than Brunei?
No — New Jersey is on average about 37% more expensive than Brunei. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to New Jersey?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $25,692 in New Jersey on a BND96,815 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from New Jersey?
Usually fine from major cities in New Jersey. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in New Jersey compared to Brunei?
Brunei performs better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in New Jersey compared to Brunei?
The average high temperature in Trenton is 63°F, compared to 89°F in Bandar Seri Begawan. Trenton receives around 46.5 in of rainfall per year, while Bandar Seri Begawan gets 114.7 in.
What language do they speak in New Jersey?
The official language in New Jersey is English. In Brunei, the official language is Malay.
