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About

Brunei is a small but wealthy sultanate in Southeast Asia located on the northwest coast of Borneo Island. The country is known for oil and gas production, high life expectancy, and a high standard of living. The official language is Malay, and the main religion is Islam.

Connectivity & Internet

Average Speed50 Mbps
4G CoverageGood

SIM from DST or Progresif costs $10-20 for 5-15GB. Available at airports. Small country - good coverage throughout.

Electricity
Voltage:240VV
Frequency:50HzHz
⚡
G

UK-style Type G plugs (three rectangular pins). Voltage 240V. British colonial heritage. EU/US travelers need adapter

Local Transport

Operators: Purple buses (Eastern Line), Central Line buses
Booking: Cash on bus
Popular Routes
Bandar Seri Begawan city busesvaries
B$0.50-1

Brunei—limited public transport! City buses B$0.50-1 ($0.28-0.56) but infrequent. Purple Line main route. NO trains. Car-dependent country. Temburong speedboats B$20-30. International buses to Miri/Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia). Royal Brunei Airlines domestic flights rare. Small country (5,765 km²). English/Malay spoken. Brunei dollar (BND = SGD).

Local Cuisine

Nasi lemak

satay

traditional fish and rice dishes

Tipping

Not expected
Local term: Tip
Restaurants
Not expected
Taxi
Round up fare
Hotels
Porter1-2 BND optional
Housekeeping1-2 BND optional
Concierge5 BND optional
Tours
Guide (per day)10-20 BND optional
Driver (per day)5-10 BND optional

Tipping is NOT expected in Brunei. Not part of Bruneian culture. Hotels may have service charge.