Moving to Brunei from San Marino
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?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
San Marino generally does better on safety, though Brunei leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
Brunei generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
San Marino performs better than Brunei across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
San Marino generally does better on employment & economy, though Brunei leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
San Marino generally does better on family life, though Brunei leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), The World Factbook (2017–2021). How we calculate this
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 holder visiting Brunei
Visa Required
Brunei passport holder visiting San Marino
Visa FreeData: 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 21.2 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 18.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Brunei, compared to 46.3 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.
