Moving to Wisconsin from Brunei
What to Expect
Considering a move from Brunei to Wisconsin? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Brunei to Wisconsin, you would find that Wisconsin is 2.3 times more expensive than Brunei overall. A BND96,815 salary in Brunei would need to be roughly $79,544 in Wisconsin 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 — Madison averages 56°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 Wisconsin.
What does your salary buy?
BND96,815 → $79,544
To maintain the same standard of living in Wisconsin
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 3.1 times more
Groceries
pay 16.4% more
Transportation
pay 30.0% more
Housing
pay 82.7% more
Childcare
pay 6.6 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 51.5% 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 Wisconsin.
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 Wisconsin compared to Brunei.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Brunei performs better than Wisconsin across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Brunei performs better than Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Brunei performs better than Wisconsin 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 | Madison |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 33°/17°F (1°/-8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/75°F (33°/24°C) | 68°/46°F (20°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 78°/57°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 44°/28°F (7°/-2°C) |
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| Month | Bandar Seri Begawan | Madison |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C) | 26°/11°F (-3.1°/-11.6°C) |
| Feb | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.3°C) | 31°/15°F (-0.5°/-9.4°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.5°C) | 43°/25°F (6.2°/-4.0°C) |
| Apr | 90°/75°F (32.5°/23.7°C) | 57°/36°F (14.1°/2.1°C) |
| May | 91°/75°F (32.6°/23.7°C) | 68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C) |
| Jun | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.4°C) | 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.4°C) |
| Jul | 90°/73°F (32.3°/23.0°C) | 82°/61°F (27.6°/16.1°C) |
| Aug | 90°/74°F (32.4°/23.1°C) | 79°/59°F (26.3°/15.0°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.1°C) | 72°/50°F (22.1°/10.1°C) |
| Oct | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.2°C) | 59°/39°F (14.9°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.2°C) | 44°/28°F (6.7°/-2.1°C) |
| Dec | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 30°/16°F (-1.0°/-8.9°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 Wisconsin than Brunei?
On average Wisconsin is around 6% pricier than Brunei, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Wisconsin?
Budget about $19,886 for 3 months in Wisconsin (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 Wisconsin?
From major Wisconsin cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Brunei and Wisconsin are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Wisconsin compared to Brunei?
Brunei performs better than Wisconsin across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Wisconsin compared to Brunei?
The average high temperature in Madison is 56°F, compared to 89°F in Bandar Seri Begawan. Madison receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Bandar Seri Begawan gets 114.7 in.
What language do they speak in Wisconsin?
The official language in Wisconsin is English. In Brunei, the official language is Malay.
