Moving to Poland from Brunei
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Brunei to Poland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Brunei to Poland, you would find that Poland is 15.1% more expensive than Brunei overall. A BND96,000 salary in Brunei would need to be roughly PLN338,000 in Poland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Polish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Warsaw averages 55°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 Poland.
What does your salary buy?
BND96,000 → PLN338,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Poland
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 65.7% more
Groceries
pay 38.5% less
Transportation
pay 3.4 times more
Housing
pay 6.5% more
Childcare
pay 15.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 10.6% less
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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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Brunei to Poland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Brunei performs better than Poland 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Poland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brunei leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Brunei generally does better on environment, though Poland leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Brunei generally does better on infrastructure, though Poland leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Brunei generally does better on employment & economy, though Poland leads in unemployment rate.
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
Poland generally does better on family life, though Brunei leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021), Ministry of Finance, Revenue Division, Brunei (2016), Ministry of Finance, Poland (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Bandar Seri Begawan | Warsaw |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/75°F (33°/24°C) | 66°/46°F (19°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 44°/33°F (7°/1°C) |
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| Month | Bandar Seri Begawan | Warsaw |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C) | 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C) |
| Feb | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.3°C) | 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.5°C) | 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C) |
| Apr | 90°/75°F (32.5°/23.7°C) | 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C) |
| May | 91°/75°F (32.6°/23.7°C) | 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C) |
| Jun | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.4°C) | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) |
| Jul | 90°/73°F (32.3°/23.0°C) | 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C) |
| Aug | 90°/74°F (32.4°/23.1°C) | 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.1°C) | 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C) |
| Oct | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.2°C) | 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.2°C) | 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C) |
| Dec | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C) |
Data:
Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department,
Institute of Meteorology and Water Management
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brunei and Poland. To live, work, or study long-term in Poland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Poland's immigration authority.
Brunei passport holder visiting Poland
Visa Free
Poland 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 Poland than Brunei?
No — Poland is on average about 15% more expensive than Brunei. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Poland?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly PLN84,500 in Poland on a BND96,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Poland?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Poland has 25.4 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 Poland safe for expats?
Brunei performs better than Poland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Poland is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in Brunei.
How is healthcare in Poland compared to Brunei?
Poland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brunei leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Poland, compared to 18.9 in Brunei. Poland scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brunei: 78).
What's the weather like in Poland compared to Brunei?
The average high temperature in Warsaw is 55°F, compared to 89°F in Bandar Seri Begawan. Warsaw receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Bandar Seri Begawan gets 114.7 in.
What language do they speak in Poland?
The official language in Poland is Polish. In Brunei, the official language is Malay.
