Moving to Washington from Brunei
What to Expect
Considering a move from Brunei to Washington? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Brunei to Washington, you would find that Washington is 2.5 times more expensive than Brunei overall. A BND96,815 salary in Brunei would need to be roughly $92,316 in Washington 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 — Olympia averages 60°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 Washington.
What does your salary buy?
BND96,815 → $92,316
To maintain the same standard of living in Washington
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 3.4 times more
Groceries
pay 29.7% more
Transportation
pay 58.1% more
Housing
pay 2.3 times more
Childcare
pay 6.3 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 83.6% 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 Washington.
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 Washington compared to Brunei.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Brunei performs better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Brunei performs better than Washington 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 Washington leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Washington performs significantly better than Brunei 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 | Olympia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/75°F (33°/24°C) | 65°/43°F (18°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 51°/36°F (11°/2°C) |
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| Month | Bandar Seri Begawan | Olympia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C) | 46°/34°F (7.7°/0.9°C) |
| Feb | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.3°C) | 49°/33°F (9.6°/0.4°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.5°C) | 54°/35°F (12.2°/1.7°C) |
| Apr | 90°/75°F (32.5°/23.7°C) | 59°/38°F (14.9°/3.2°C) |
| May | 91°/75°F (32.6°/23.7°C) | 65°/43°F (18.5°/6.2°C) |
| Jun | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.4°C) | 71°/48°F (21.4°/8.7°C) |
| Jul | 90°/73°F (32.3°/23.0°C) | 77°/51°F (24.9°/10.4°C) |
| Aug | 90°/74°F (32.4°/23.1°C) | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.3°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.1°C) | 72°/46°F (22.1°/7.8°C) |
| Oct | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.2°C) | 60°/40°F (15.7°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.2°C) | 50°/36°F (10.1°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 44°/33°F (6.8°/0.3°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 Washington than Brunei?
On average Washington is around 23% pricier than Brunei, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Washington?
Budget about $23,079 for 3 months in Washington (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 Washington?
From major Washington cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Brunei and Washington are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Washington compared to Brunei?
Brunei performs better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Washington compared to Brunei?
The average high temperature in Olympia is 60°F, compared to 89°F in Bandar Seri Begawan. Olympia receives around 50.0 in of rainfall per year, while Bandar Seri Begawan gets 114.7 in.
What language do they speak in Washington?
The official language in Washington is English. In Brunei, the official language is Malay.
