Moving to Brunei from Western Sahara

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Western Sahara 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 Western Sahara and Brunei stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EH
$2,500
BN
$77,900

Brunei performs significantly better than Western Sahara across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

EH
64.5 yrs
BN
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EH
47.9
BN
10.5

Brunei performs significantly better than Western Sahara across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Brunei?

Working remotely from Brunei's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Western Sahara and Brunei.

What language do they speak in Brunei?

The official language in Brunei is Malay. In Western Sahara, the official languages are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish.

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At a Glance

EH BN
Population 652,271 478,054
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Brunei Dollar (BND)
Languages Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish Malay
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +2 +673
Time zones 1 1