Key facts
Brunei Darussalam is a country located in South-Eastern Asia. Brunei Darussalam has only one border country: Malaysia. The official language of Brunei Darussalam is Malay.
The national currency in Brunei Darussalam is Brunei dollar (BND). The dollar ($) is subdivided into 100 cent.
Bruneian
Banknotes
$1$5$10
Bruneian
Coins
15102050
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Brunei Darussalam is 116.13 Mbps and mobile is Mbs.The global average is 192.62 Mbps and 126.54 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density Brunei Darussalam has more ATMs than most other countries.73.10 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Brunei Darussalam, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There is one common socket type used in Brunei Darussalam. Type G is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Brunei Darussalam?
There are no Mariott hotels in Brunei Darussalam.
There are no Hilton hotels in Brunei Darussalam.
There are no IHG hotels in Brunei Darussalam.
There are no Best Western hotels in Brunei Darussalam.
There are Radisson hotels in Bandar Seri Begawan.
There are no Accor hotels in Brunei Darussalam.
What fast food chains are present in Brunei Darussalam?
The McDonald’s chain operates in Brunei Darussalam.
The KFC chain operates in Brunei Darussalam.
The Burger King chain operates in Brunei Darussalam.
The Subway chain does not operate in Brunei Darussalam.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Brunei Darussalam.
The Starbucks chain operates in Brunei Darussalam.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Bandar Seri Begawan?
Weather data for Bandar Seri Begawan (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Brunei Darussalam.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Brunei Darussalam
Sources
- Brunei Darussalam Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Brunei Darussalam (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor locations, with limited exceptions.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)