Moving to Slovenia from Brunei

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Brunei to Slovenia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Brunei to Slovenia, you would find that Slovenia is 69.5% more expensive than Brunei overall. A BND96,815 salary in Brunei would need to be roughly €62,481 in Slovenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 89°F in Bandar Seri Begawan, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Brunei to Slovenia.

What does your salary buy?

BND96,815 €62,481

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovenia

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 2.9 times more

Groceries

pay 11.9% less

Transportation

pay 94.5% more

Housing

pay 84.4% more

Childcare

pay 2.1 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.5% more

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Exchange rate: 1 BND = 0.6774 EUR (July 2026)

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 Slovenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BN
0.5
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BN
3.6
SI
5.8

Brunei performs better than Slovenia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

BN
$1,896
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BN
19.1
SI
33.3

Brunei generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BN
20.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BN
20.2t
SI
6.3t

Slovenia performs significantly better than Brunei across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BN
20.1
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BN
3.5%
SI
6.3%

Brunei generally does better on infrastructure, though Slovenia leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BN
5.3%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BN
$77,900
SI
$48,100

Brunei generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BN
78.4 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BN
10.5
SI
1.5

Slovenia performs significantly better than Brunei across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Revenue Division, Brunei, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bandar Seri Begawan Rain: 114.7 in/yr (2913 mm)
89° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bandar Seri Begawan Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/75°F (33°/24°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/74°F (32°/23°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/74°F (31°/23°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Bandar Seri Begawan Ljubljana
Jan 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.3°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.5°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 90°/75°F (32.5°/23.7°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 91°/75°F (32.6°/23.7°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.4°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 90°/73°F (32.3°/23.0°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 90°/74°F (32.4°/23.1°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.1°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.2°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.2°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brunei and Slovenia. To live, work, or study long-term in Slovenia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Slovenia's immigration authority.

Brunei passport

Brunei passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Free
Brunei passport holders can enter Slovenia without a visa.
Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Brunei

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Brunei without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Slovenia than Brunei?

Yes — Slovenia is on average about 5% cheaper than Brunei. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Slovenia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €15,620 in Slovenia on a BND96,815 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Slovenia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Slovenia has 31.9 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 Slovenia safe for expats?

Brunei performs better than Slovenia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in Brunei.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Brunei?

Brunei generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 19.1 in Brunei. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brunei: 78).

What's the weather like in Slovenia compared to Brunei?

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 89°F in Bandar Seri Begawan. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Bandar Seri Begawan gets 114.7 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Brunei, the official language is Malay.

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At a Glance

BN SI
Population 478,054 2,101,208
Currency Brunei Dollar (BND) Euro (€)
Languages Malay Slovene
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +673 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112