working n Brunei...

hello,

I am was browsing on the net trying to get information about Brunei since i was offered to be relocated there to work in a big project...i have never been there before,in fact,i%26#39;ve never been to that side of the world before...however,if i accept this offer,i will be moving to BSB.I would like to know where is the best area for me as a foreigner to stay.bearing in mid that may stay would be around 6-8 months..like is there good compounds for singles with wide ranging facilities...if yes,whats the rents in US $..

how expesive is life there...

and for me as a single,is there much to do after work..

any advises or suggestions are highly appreciated...

Regards,,

Adam..

working n Brunei...

Hi Jordan,

I take it that you are on a construction or oil project in Brunei.I was there from 1965 to 1971

later for 3 weeks in 2001 and stayed last year at the empire Hotel where I was involved as an Architect.The Brunei Dollar is at par with the Australian Dollar which buys around $.80 US at the

moment.The average standard of living is pretty high for an Asian country, B$30,000 per year. Actually one of the highest.There are modern supermarkets and shopping centres there.

You can rent an apartment or a bungalow for around

$1500-$ 2000 a month around town%26#39; Have to check around.You may be able to share with some fellow

workers for 6 months. You are aware that Brunei is a muslim

country and is totally DRY.You can drink in your own privacy and getting it from some hotels or purchasing 2 litres per person flying in, like Saudi Arabia.

You would be sociallising mostly with expatriots

like yourself; its great if you are into sports where you can join the locals in a game of soccer etc.

Not advisable to socialise with the local girls.

Brunei is a duty free country

Hope this is of some help

Regards David

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