Moving to Dominican Republic from Bhutan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Bhutan to Dominican Republic? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Bhutan to Dominican Republic, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Santo Domingo averages 87°F vs 72°F in Thimphu, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Bhutan to Dominican Republic.

Living there in 2020
8

people born in Bhutan live in Dominican Republic · UN DESA

Who's moving to Dominican Republic?

Top countries of origin for Dominican Republic's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominican Republic compared to Bhutan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BT
2.5
DO
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BT
12.2
DO
27.4

Bhutan performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BT
$677
DO
$1,169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BT
5.5
DO
22.3

Bhutan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominican Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BT
57.0
DO
27.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BT
2.0t
DO
3.0t

Bhutan generally does better on environment, though Dominican Republic leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BT
0.4
DO
10.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BT
1.4%
DO
39.5%

Bhutan generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominican Republic leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BT
5.7%
DO
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BT
$14,000
DO
$23,100

Dominican Republic performs significantly better than Bhutan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BT
72.3 yrs
DO
72.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BT
27.0
DO
21.2

Dominican Republic generally does better on family life, though Bhutan leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Thimphu Rain: 23.3 in/yr (591 mm)
72° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Santo Domingo Rain: 57.0 in/yr (1447 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Thimphu Santo Domingo
Jan–Mar 63°/33°F (17°/1°C) 85°/67°F (29°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/53°F (25°/12°C) 87°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 89°/73°F (31°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/39°F (20°/4°C) 87°/71°F (30°/21°C)
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Month Thimphu Santo Domingo
Jan 59°/28°F (15.1°/-2.1°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
Feb 62°/33°F (16.7°/0.5°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C)
Mar 67°/39°F (19.4°/4.0°C) 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C)
Apr 72°/46°F (22.4°/7.8°C) 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C)
May 76°/53°F (24.7°/11.5°C) 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C)
Jun 80°/59°F (26.7°/15.2°C) 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.4°C) 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.2°/16.1°C) 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C)
Sep 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.6°C) 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.4°/9.0°C) 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C)
Nov 67°/38°F (19.7°/3.2°C) 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C)
Dec 62°/31°F (16.5°/-0.8°C) 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C)

Data: National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM), Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bhutan and Dominican Republic. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominican Republic, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominican Republic's immigration authority.

Bhutan passport

Bhutan passport holder visiting Dominican Republic

Visa Required
Bhutan passport holders need a visa to enter Dominican Republic.
Dominican Republic passport

Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Bhutan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Dominican Republic passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bhutan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Dominican Republic?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominican Republic: 10.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominican Republic offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominican Republic safe for expats?

Bhutan performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominican Republic is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Bhutan.

How is healthcare in Dominican Republic compared to Bhutan?

Bhutan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominican Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 22.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominican Republic, compared to 5.5 in Bhutan. Dominican Republic scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bhutan: 60).

What's the weather like in Dominican Republic compared to Bhutan?

The average high temperature in Santo Domingo is 87°F, compared to 72°F in Thimphu. Santo Domingo receives around 57.0 in of rainfall per year, while Thimphu gets 23.3 in.

What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?

The official language in Dominican Republic is Spanish. In Bhutan, the official language is Dzongkha.

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At a Glance

BT DO
Population 867,775 10,694,700
Currency Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) Dominican Peso (DOP)
Languages Dzongkha Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +975 +1
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911