General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Country | Brunei |
| Currency | Brunei dollar |
| Main religion | Islam |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 49.8% |
| Gdp | $12.3 billion |
| Size | 5,765 km² |
| Population | 437,479 |
| Population density | 76/km² |
| Kids per female | 1.9 |
| City population | 76.8% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 26∘C |
| Summer | 32∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Malay |
| Population able to read | 98.8% |
| Population with a college degree | 17.8% |
| Population able to speak english | 44.2% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 35 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 2.2/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Left |
| Main airline | Royal Brunei Airlines |
| Main airport | Brunei International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $3.5 |
| Coffee | $2.5 |
| Beer | $4 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $450/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $0.50/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 0% |
| Vat | 0% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $25000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | No |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 0% |
| Restaurant | 0% |
| Bar | 0% |
| Coffeeshop | 0% |
| Services | 0% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 37.27/MBits |
| Tld | .bn |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 98.1% |
| Phone mobile data | $15 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 100% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | G, BS1363 |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | Hua Ho |
| Pharmacy | Guardian |
| Drugstore | Watsons |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 3/10 |
| Bars | 4/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 5/10 |
| Public Parks | 7/10 |
| Swimming | 6/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ambuyat | A sticky, porridge-like dish made from sago starch, served with a variety of dipping sauces | $2-3 |
| Belacan | A fermented shrimp paste used as a condiment or ingredient in many dishes | $1-2 |
| Brunei Layer Cake | A colorful layered cake made with glutinous rice flour, coconut milk, and pandan leaves | $3-4 |
| Bubur Pedas | A spicy rice porridge with chicken, vegetables, and spices | $2-3 |
| Kari Ayam | A chicken curry dish with a rich and flavorful sauce | $3-4 |
| Katok Manis | A sweet sticky rice dessert with coconut milk and palm sugar | $2-3 |
| Laksa | A spicy noodle soup with a variety of ingredients, including chicken, shrimp, and vegetables | $3-4 |
| Nasi Goreng | A fried rice dish with chicken, vegetables, and eggs | $2-3 |
| Opor Ayam | A chicken stew with a rich and flavorful coconut milk-based sauce | $3-4 |
| Rendang | A spicy beef stew with a rich and flavorful sauce | $4-5 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Teh Tarik | A hot milk tea with sugar and condensed milk | 1.50 |
| Kopi O | A strong black coffee | 1.00 |
| Teh Halia | A ginger tea | 1.20 |
| Bandrek | A hot ginger drink with spices | 1.50 |
| Jus Jambu | A guava juice | 2.00 |
| Jus Mangga | A mango juice | 2.50 |
| Jus Alpukat | An avocado juice | 3.00 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Songket | A traditional hand-woven fabric with intricate designs | $50-$200 |
| Brassware | Decorative items made of brass, such as vases, bowls, and plates | $10-$50 |
| Silverware | Jewelry and other items made of silver | $20-$100 |
| Ceramics | Pottery and other ceramic items, often featuring traditional Bruneian designs | $10-$50 |
| Wood carvings | Hand-carved wooden items, such as figurines, masks, and bowls | $15-$75 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 1st January | The first day of the year |
| Chinese New Year | Varies | The first day of the Chinese lunar calendar |
| Hari Raya Aidilfitri | Varies | The end of the fasting month of Ramadan |
| Hari Raya Aidiladha | Varies | The day of sacrifice |
| National Day | 23rd February | The anniversary of Brunei’s independence |
| Sultan’s Birthday | 15th July | The birthday of the Sultan of Brunei |
| Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday | Varies | The birthday of the Prophet Muhammad |
| Christmas Day | 25th December | The birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Borneo Bulletin |
| Online news | The Brunei Times |
| Tv | Radio Television Brunei |
| Radio | Pelangi FM |