Moving to Greece from Bhutan

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Bhutan to Greece.

Living there in 2015
1 ↓ 50% vs 2010

people born in Bhutan live in Greece · UN DESA

Who's moving to Greece?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Greece compared to Bhutan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BT
2.5
GR
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BT
12.2
GR
7.3

Greece performs significantly better than Bhutan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BT
$677
GR
$3,454
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BT
5.5
GR
65.8

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bhutan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BT
57.0
GR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BT
2.0t
GR
5.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BT
2.9
GR
44.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BT
1.4%
GR
20.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BT
3.2%
GR
8.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BT
$4,493
GR
$26,948

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BT
73.3 yrs
GR
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BT
13.7
GR
3.2

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

Weather in Greece vs Bhutan

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Thimphu Athens
Jan–Mar 63°/33°F (17°/1°C) 57°/42°F (14°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/53°F (25°/12°C) 78°/57°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 90°/67°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/39°F (20°/4°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
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Month Thimphu Athens
Jan 59°/28°F (15.1°/-2.1°C) 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C)
Feb 62°/33°F (16.7°/0.5°C) 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C)
Mar 67°/39°F (19.4°/4.0°C) 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C)
Apr 72°/46°F (22.4°/7.8°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C)
May 76°/53°F (24.7°/11.5°C) 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C)
Jun 80°/59°F (26.7°/15.2°C) 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.4°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.2°/16.1°C) 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C)
Sep 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.6°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.4°/9.0°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Nov 67°/38°F (19.7°/3.2°C) 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C)
Dec 62°/31°F (16.5°/-0.8°C) 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C)

Data: National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM), Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service

Can you move from Bhutan to Greece?

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

Bhutan passport

Bhutan passport holder visiting Greece

Visa Required
Bhutan passport holders need a visa to enter Greece.
Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Bhutan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Greece 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 Greece?

Connectivity is usually fine (Greece: 44.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greece offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Greece safe for expats?

Greece performs significantly better than Bhutan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greece is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Bhutan.

How is healthcare in Greece compared to Bhutan?

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bhutan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 65.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 5.5 in Bhutan. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bhutan: 60).

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

The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 72°F in Thimphu. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Thimphu gets 23.3 in.

What language do they speak in Greece?

The official language in Greece is Greek. In Bhutan, the official language is Dzongkha.

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At a Glance

BT GR
Population 796,682 10,413,962
Currency Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) Euro (€)
Languages Dzongkha Greek
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +975 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112