Moving to United Arab Emirates from Brunei
What to Expect
Considering a move from Brunei to United Arab Emirates? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Brunei to United Arab Emirates, you would find that United Arab Emirates is 47.9% more expensive than Brunei overall. A BND97,132 salary in Brunei would need to be roughly AED319,390 in United Arab Emirates to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Brunei and United Arab Emirates. What does your salary buy? BND97,132 → AED319,390 To maintain the same standard of living in United Arab Emirates How key spending categories compare Restaurants pay 34.8% more Groceries pay 27.9% less Transportation pay 23.2% more Housing pay 97.2% more Childcare pay 91.7% more Entertainment and Sports pay 2.2 times 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. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. The numbers behind daily life in United Arab Emirates compared to Brunei. per 100,000 people per year per 100,000 people per year Brunei performs better than United Arab Emirates across all safety metrics. 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 Brunei generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in doctors per 10,000 people. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Brunei generally does better on environment, though United Arab Emirates leads in co₂ emissions per capita. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet United Arab Emirates generally does better on infrastructure, though Brunei leads in water stress level. 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 United Arab Emirates leads in unemployment rate. 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 United Arab Emirates generally does better on family life, though Brunei leads in education spending. Data: Ministry of Finance, Revenue Division, Brunei, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brunei and United Arab Emirates. To live, work, or study long-term in United Arab Emirates, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United Arab Emirates's immigration authority. Brunei passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Brunei Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. On average United Arab Emirates is around 16% pricier than Brunei, with notable variation by city. Budget about AED79,848 for 3 months in United Arab Emirates (based on a BND97,132 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. Connectivity is usually fine (United Arab Emirates: 40.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United Arab Emirates offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident? Brunei performs better than United Arab Emirates across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Arab Emirates is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in Brunei. Brunei generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United Arab Emirates, compared to 19.1 in Brunei. United Arab Emirates scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brunei: 78). The average high temperature in Abu Dhabi is 93°F, compared to 89°F in Bandar Seri Begawan. Abu Dhabi receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Bandar Seri Begawan gets 114.7 in. The official language in United Arab Emirates is Arabic. In Brunei, the official language is Malay. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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What's the Climate Like?
Months Bandar Seri Begawan Abu Dhabi Jan–Mar 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) Apr–Jun 90°/75°F (33°/24°C) 99°/72°F (37°/22°C) Jul–Sep 90°/74°F (32°/23°C) 106°/81°F (41°/27°C) Oct–Dec 89°/74°F (31°/23°C) 87°/64°F (31°/18°C) View all months
Month Bandar Seri Begawan Abu Dhabi Jan 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C) 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C) Feb 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.3°C) 76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C) Mar 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.5°C) 83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C) Apr 90°/75°F (32.5°/23.7°C) 92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C) May 91°/75°F (32.6°/23.7°C) 101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C) Jun 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.4°C) 103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C) Jul 90°/73°F (32.3°/23.0°C) 108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C) Aug 90°/74°F (32.4°/23.1°C) 107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C) Sep 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.1°C) 104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C) Oct 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.2°C) 96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C) Nov 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.2°C) 87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C) Dec 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) Visitor Visa Requirements
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