Moving to Brunei from San Marino

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from San Marino to Brunei — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from San Marino to Brunei, and you’d need to navigate life in Malay. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How San Marino and Brunei stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2013

per 100,000 people per year

SM
0.0
BN
0.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SM
5.9
BN
3.6

San Marino generally does better on safety, though Brunei leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SM
$5,231
BN
$1,896
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SM
60.2
BN
19.1

Brunei generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SM
36.2
BN
20.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SM
75.0%
BN
98.0%

San Marino generally does better on infrastructure, though Brunei leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SM
8.1%
BN
5.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$61,600
BN
$77,900

Brunei performs significantly better than San Marino across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SM
83.9 yrs
BN
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
6.5
BN
10.5

San Marino generally does better on family life, though Brunei leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between San Marino 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.

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Brunei

Visa Required
San Marino passport holders need a visa to enter Brunei.
Brunei passport

Brunei passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Free
Brunei passport holders can enter San Marino without a visa.

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?

With 20.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Brunei can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in San Marino and Brunei.

Is Brunei safe for expats?

San Marino generally does better on safety, though Brunei leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Brunei is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in San Marino.

How is healthcare in Brunei compared to San Marino?

Brunei generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 19.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Brunei, compared to 60.2 in San Marino. Brunei scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).

What language do they speak in Brunei?

The official language in Brunei is Malay. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.

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At a Glance

SM BN
Population 34,682 478,054
Currency Euro (€) Brunei Dollar (BND)
Languages Italian Malay
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +378 +673
Time zones 1 1