Moving to Brunei from Vanuatu
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Vanuatu to Brunei — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu 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
Vanuatu 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Brunei generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Vanuatu generally does better on environment, though Brunei leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Brunei performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Vanuatu generally does better on employment & economy, though Brunei leads in gdp per capita.
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
Brunei performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Port Vila | Bandar Seri Begawan |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 90°/75°F (33°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) | 90°/74°F (32°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 89°/74°F (31°/23°C) |
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| Month | Port Vila | Bandar Seri Begawan |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C) |
| Feb | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.3°C) |
| Mar | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.5°C) |
| Apr | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) | 90°/75°F (32.5°/23.7°C) |
| May | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 91°/75°F (32.6°/23.7°C) |
| Jun | 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.4°C) |
| Jul | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) | 90°/73°F (32.3°/23.0°C) |
| Aug | 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) | 90°/74°F (32.4°/23.1°C) |
| Sep | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.2°C) |
| Nov | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.2°C) |
| Dec | 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department,
Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu 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.
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Brunei
Visa Required
Brunei passport holder visiting Vanuatu
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 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 Vanuatu and Brunei.
Is Brunei safe for expats?
Vanuatu 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 0.3 in Vanuatu.
How is healthcare in Brunei compared to Vanuatu?
Brunei generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 19.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Brunei, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Brunei scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).
What's the weather like in Brunei compared to Vanuatu?
The average high temperature in Bandar Seri Begawan is 89°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Bandar Seri Begawan receives around 114.7 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.
What language do they speak in Brunei?
The official language in Brunei is Malay. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.
