Moving to Brunei from Saint Kitts and Nevis

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Brunei? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Brunei compared to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
BN
0.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
BN
3.6

Brunei performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KN
$1,936
BN
$1,896
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KN
30.3
BN
19.1

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brunei leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KN
2.9t
BN
20.2t

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs 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

KN
47.4
BN
20.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KN
50.8%
BN
3.5%

Brunei generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KN
4.5%
BN
5.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
BN
$77,900

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on employment & economy, though Brunei leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KN
77.1 yrs
BN
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
BN
10.5

Brunei generally does better on family life, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Kitts and Nevis 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.

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Brunei

Visa Required
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders need a visa to enter Brunei.
Brunei passport

Brunei passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Brunei passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Brunei?

Connectivity is usually fine (Brunei: 20.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Brunei offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Brunei safe for expats?

Brunei performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Brunei is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.1 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

How is healthcare in Brunei compared to Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brunei leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 19.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Brunei, compared to 30.3 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Brunei scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 79).

What language do they speak in Brunei?

The official language in Brunei is Malay. In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

KN BN
Population 54,488 478,054
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Brunei Dollar (BND)
Languages English Malay
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1869 +673
Time zones 1 1