🇧🇳Brunei

Asia

Information

Capital

Bandar Seri Begawan

Population

467,000

Currency

Brunei Dollar (BND B$)

Languages

Malay, English

Continent

Asia

Calling code

+673

Timezone

Asia/Brunei

Area

5,765 km²

Government

Absolute Islamic Monarchy

National day

23 October - National Day

Internet domain

.bn

About

Brunei, officially the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace, is a small country located on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It is an absolute monarchy with an economy heavily dependent on oil and natural gas. The country implements Sharia law in its legal system.

Safety

Risk level :Niveau de sécurité global très faible, pays considéré comme l'un des plus sûrs au monde.

Crime(low)

Éviter de porter des objets de valeur de manière visible.
Rester vigilant dans les zones touristiques.

Terrorism(low)

Risque faible, suivre les avis des autorités locales.

Transport

Conduire prudemment, respecter les limitations de vitesse.

Natural risks(Inondations et sécheresses occasionnelles, pertes annuelles estimées à 81,6 millions USD.)

Suivre les alertes météo, éviter les zones inondables.

Health(Système de santé de bonne qualité)

Vaccins standards recommandés, eau potable sûre.
Assurance santé internationale conseillée.

Practical tips

Respecter les lois islamiques strictes (alcool interdit, code vestimentaire).
Obtenir un visa si nécessaire.
Éviter les critiques publiques du gouvernement.

Ambassade de France

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center600-800

1-bedroom apartment in city center800-1,200

1-bedroom apartment in suburb500-900

3-bedroom apartment in city center1,500-2,500

3-bedroom apartment in suburb1,000-2,000

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal4.66

Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant20-30

McDonald's menu4.66

Local beer (0.5L)5-7

Cappuccino3-5

Water (1.5L)1-2

Bread (500g)1-2

Milk (1L)1.50-3

Eggs (12)2-3

Chicken (1kg)6-8

Apples (1kg)3-5

Bananas (1kg)1-2

Transport

Public transport ticket1-2

Monthly transport subscription30-50

Taxi ride (start)2-3

Taxi (1km)1-2

Gasoline (1L)0.60-0.80

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)50-100

Tennis court (1h weekend)10-20

Cinema5-10

Theater10-20

Health

General practitioner consultation20-50

Dentist consultation30-60

Antibiotic medications10-20

Cold medications (6 days)10-20

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)30-50 USD/mois

Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)20-30 USD/mois

Utilities for 85m² apartment100-150 USD/mois

Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)50-70 USD

Nike sports shoes80-120 USD

International primary school (monthly)500-1,000 USD

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V

Frequency50Hz

Plug typesType G

Emergency numbers

Police993

Ambulance991

Fire department995

Practical information

Driving side

Left

Tap water

safe

Tipping

Not customary

Photos

Point de vue panoramique

Brunei

vitalina

Point de vue panoramique

Brunei

Felix Schickel

Point de vue panoramique

Brunei

Kushie In Vietnam

Point de vue panoramique

Brunei

Random Freeloader

Point de vue panoramique

Brunei

Felix Schickel

Monument emblématique

Brunei

Dian is Light

Monument emblématique

Brunei

Bojána Noémi Molnár

Monument emblématique

Brunei

Random Freeloader

Monument emblématique

Brunei

Felix Schickel

Monument emblématique

Brunei

Bojána Noémi Molnár

Plage paradisiaque

Brunei

Roderick Salatan

Sommet montagneux

Brunei

Yudha Dwiyoko Putra

Sommet montagneux

Brunei

Yudha Dwiyoko Putra

Architecture traditionnelle

Brunei

Wen Jie

Architecture traditionnelle

Brunei

Random Freeloader

Skyline de Bandar Seri Begawan

Bandar Seri Begawan

Dian is Light

Skyline de Bandar Seri Begawan

Bandar Seri Begawan

Umar Mukhtar

Skyline de Bandar Seri Begawan

Bandar Seri Begawan

Muhammad Renaldi

Skyline de Bandar Seri Begawan

Bandar Seri Begawan

Jeffry Surianto

Lieu incontournable

Brunei

Holger Schué

Visas

Visas to this country

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