Moving to Brunei from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to Brunei? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to Brunei, you would find that Brunei is 0.3% more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,400,000 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly BND96,500 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.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Brunei.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,400,000 → BND96,500
To maintain the same standard of living in Brunei
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Restaurants
pay 25.8% more
Groceries
pay 10.9% less
Transportation
pay 67.4% less
Housing
pay 60.4% more
Childcare
pay 53.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 23.3% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Brunei compared to Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Brunei performs significantly better than Taiwan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Brunei leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Taiwan performs better than Brunei across all family life metrics.
Sources: The World Factbook (2014–2022), World Bank (2024–2025), Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (2016), Ministry of Finance, Revenue Division, Brunei (2016). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan 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.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Brunei
Visa Free
Brunei passport holder visiting Taiwan
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 Brunei than Taiwan?
Brunei and Taiwan are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Brunei?
Budget about BND24,125 for 3 months in Brunei (based on a NT$2,400,000 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 Taiwan and Brunei are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Brunei?
The official language in Brunei is Malay. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
