✈️ Heading to Brunei? We've gathered some tips from the bunq community to make sure your trip is the smoothest it can be. 😎
Check them out below! 🌈 👇
Using your card
💳 Do I need cash in Brunei, or can I use my card everywhere?
You can use your card 💳 in many places, but make sure you always have some cash with you.
💰 What currency do they use here?
Brunei’s currency is Brunei Dollars 💵 (BND).
🏧 Which ATM’s can I use for free?
No tips yet.
💵 If I want cash, how much should I take out of an ATM?
On average a day in Brunei will cost you around 54 BND (€35).
Staying connected
📱 Can I roam, or should I get a local SIM?
Brunei has two main telecommunication companies: DST Communications Sdn Bhd., and Progresif Cellular Sdn Bhd. Travellers can buy a data package suited to their needs at the airport, where both companies have booths at the arrival hall.
Useful things to know
💁♀️ How does tipping work?
Tipping is not a common practice in Brunei.
🍽 How much does an average meal cost?
On average a meal will cost 7 BND (€4,58) if you eat at a fastfood restaurant. If you want to eat in a local pub for instance, a meal will cost you around the 16 BND (€10,47) per person.
🚨 What’s the emergency number?
- Ambulance: 991
- Police: 993
- Fire Brigade: 995
- Search and Rescue: 998
🔌 What type of plug do they use?
This one:
🚗 What side of the road do they drive on?
They drive on the left side of the road here.
🗺 How do I navigate my way around?
🚙 Car
Best way to travel in Brunei is using a car. Holders of a foreign driver’s license are permitted to drive in Brunei (max 90 days)
🚌 Bus
There are six bus routes servicing the area.
🚖 Taxi
Taxies are limited available. You can find them near shopping malls, hotels, bus stations and the airport.
❗️ Safety Tips
- They have good food safety standards, but tap water is not fit for drinking and should be boiled fist. But you can also buy water bottled, which is very cheap.
🏜 Must See
Things you must visit while your are staying in Brunei
- Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
- Kampung Ayer
- Brunei River & Proboscis Monkey
- Brunei Museums
- Brunei City Center
- Kg Kianggeh Open Air Market
👀 Any other good tips?
- Use your thumb to point at things. Using your index finger is considered rude.
- Don't dress too revealing.
- Brunei is pretty close to the equator, which mean there can be strong UV rays.
- Due to the British colonial past, most people in Brunei speak fluent English.
If you've been to Brunei 🇧🇳 share your experience! The following would be really useful for other bunqers to know:
- Which ATMs are free to use?
- What card should I use and where?
- Any other info you think may be useful.
Share your experience with us in the comments below! 🌈 👇
