Moving to Brunei from Minnesota
What to Expect
Considering a move from Minnesota to Brunei? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Minnesota to Brunei, you would find that Brunei is 21.7% cheaper than Minnesota. A $75,000 salary in Minnesota would need to be roughly BND89,013 in Brunei to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Malay. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bandar Seri Begawan averages 89°F vs 56°F in Saint Paul, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Minnesota and Brunei.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → BND89,013
To maintain the same standard of living in Brunei
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 63.0% less
Groceries
pay 9.8% less
Transportation
pay 3.1% more
Housing
pay 37.7% less
Childcare
pay 66.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 25.1% 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Minnesota to Brunei.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Brunei compared to Minnesota.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Brunei performs significantly better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Brunei performs significantly better than Minnesota across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Minnesota generally does better on employment & economy, though Brunei leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Minnesota performs better than Brunei across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Saint Paul | Bandar Seri Begawan |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C) | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 69°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 90°/75°F (33°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) | 90°/74°F (32°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C) | 89°/74°F (31°/23°C) |
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| Month | Saint Paul | Bandar Seri Begawan |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C) | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C) |
| Feb | 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C) | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.3°C) |
| Mar | 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C) | 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.5°C) |
| Apr | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) | 90°/75°F (32.5°/23.7°C) |
| May | 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C) | 91°/75°F (32.6°/23.7°C) |
| Jun | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.4°C) |
| Jul | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C) | 90°/73°F (32.3°/23.0°C) |
| Aug | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C) | 90°/74°F (32.4°/23.1°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C) | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C) | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.2°C) |
| Nov | 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C) | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.2°C) |
| Dec | 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Brunei. To live, work, or study long-term in Brunei, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Brunei's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Brunei
Visa Free
Brunei passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Brunei than Minnesota?
On average Brunei is about 8% less expensive than Minnesota, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Brunei?
Budget about BND22,253 for 3 months in Brunei (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Brunei?
From major Brunei cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Minnesota and Brunei are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Brunei compared to Minnesota?
Brunei performs significantly better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Brunei compared to Minnesota?
The average high temperature in Bandar Seri Begawan is 89°F, compared to 56°F in Saint Paul. Bandar Seri Begawan receives around 114.7 in of rainfall per year, while Saint Paul gets 28.5 in.
What language do they speak in Brunei?
The official language in Brunei is Malay. In Minnesota, the official language is English.
