Moving to Georgia from Bhutan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bhutan to Georgia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bhutan to Georgia, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bhutan to Georgia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

BT
2.5
GE
2.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BT
12.2
GE
12.7

Bhutan generally does better on safety, though Georgia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BT
$677
GE
$1,679
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BT
5.5
GE
56.1

Bhutan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia 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
GE
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BT
2.0t
GE
3.6t

Bhutan performs better than Georgia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BT
0.4
GE
28.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BT
1.4%
GE
5.2%

Bhutan generally does better on infrastructure, though Georgia 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%
GE
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BT
$14,000
GE
$22,200

Bhutan generally does better on employment & economy, though Georgia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BT
72.3 yrs
GE
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BT
27.0
GE
14.8

Georgia 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

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Thimphu Tbilisi
Jan–Mar 63°/33°F (17°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/53°F (25°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/60°F (27°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/39°F (20°/4°C)
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Month Thimphu Tbilisi
Jan 59°/28°F (15.1°/-2.1°C)
Feb 62°/33°F (16.7°/0.5°C)
Mar 67°/39°F (19.4°/4.0°C)
Apr 72°/46°F (22.4°/7.8°C)
May 76°/53°F (24.7°/11.5°C)
Jun 80°/59°F (26.7°/15.2°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.4°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.2°/16.1°C)
Sep 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.6°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.4°/9.0°C)
Nov 67°/38°F (19.7°/3.2°C)
Dec 62°/31°F (16.5°/-0.8°C)

Data: National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bhutan passport

Bhutan passport holder visiting Georgia

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

Georgia passport holder visiting Bhutan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Georgia 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 Georgia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Georgia has 28.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Georgia safe for expats?

Bhutan generally does better on safety, though Georgia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Bhutan.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Bhutan?

Bhutan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 5.5 in Bhutan. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bhutan: 60).

What's the weather like in Georgia compared to Bhutan?

The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 72°F in Thimphu. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Thimphu gets 23.3 in.

What language do they speak in Georgia?

The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Bhutan, the official language is Dzongkha.

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At a Glance

BT GE
Population 867,775 4,935,518
Currency Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages Dzongkha Georgian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +975 +995
Time zones 1 1