Moving to Ohio from Brunei
What to Expect
Considering a move from Brunei to Ohio? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Brunei to Ohio, you would find that Ohio is 97.5% more expensive than Brunei overall. A BND96,815 salary in Brunei would need to be roughly $73,731 in Ohio 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 — Columbus averages 76°F vs 89°F in Bandar Seri Begawan, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Brunei and Ohio.
What does your salary buy?
BND96,815 → $73,731
To maintain the same standard of living in Ohio
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.9 times more
Groceries
pay 10.7% more
Transportation
pay 31.4% more
Housing
pay 87.9% more
Childcare
pay 4.4 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 42.8% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Brunei to Ohio.
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
The numbers behind daily life in Ohio compared to Brunei.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Brunei performs better than Ohio across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Brunei performs better than Ohio 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 Ohio leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Brunei performs better than Ohio 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 | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/75°F (33°/24°C) | 84°/62°F (29°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 90°/71°F (32°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 68°/47°F (20°/8°C) |
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| Month | Bandar Seri Begawan | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C) | 58°/37°F (14.2°/2.7°C) |
| Feb | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.3°C) | 62°/40°F (16.7°/4.5°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.5°C) | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) |
| Apr | 90°/75°F (32.5°/23.7°C) | 77°/53°F (24.8°/11.4°C) |
| May | 91°/75°F (32.6°/23.7°C) | 84°/62°F (28.9°/16.6°C) |
| Jun | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.4°C) | 90°/70°F (32.2°/20.9°C) |
| Jul | 90°/73°F (32.3°/23.0°C) | 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) |
| Aug | 90°/74°F (32.4°/23.1°C) | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.4°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.1°C) | 86°/67°F (30.2°/19.3°C) |
| Oct | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.2°C) | 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.1°C) |
| Nov | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.2°C) | 68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C) |
| Dec | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 59°/39°F (15.2°/3.8°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 Ohio than Brunei?
Ohio and Brunei are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Ohio?
Budget about $18,433 for 3 months in Ohio (based on a BND96,815 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Ohio?
From major Ohio cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Brunei and Ohio are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Ohio compared to Brunei?
Brunei performs better than Ohio across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Ohio compared to Brunei?
The average high temperature in Columbus is 76°F, compared to 89°F in Bandar Seri Begawan. Columbus receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Bandar Seri Begawan gets 114.7 in.
What language do they speak in Ohio?
The official language in Ohio is English. In Brunei, the official language is Malay.
