Moving to India from Bhutan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Bhutan to India — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Bhutan to India, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Hindi and Tamil. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Delhi averages 88°F vs 72°F in Thimphu, making it significantly warmer.
Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓Get free moving quotes to India
We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.
- ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
- ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
- ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you
Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Bhutan to India, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bhutan to India.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bhutan performs better than India across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bhutan leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bhutan performs better than India across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Bhutan generally does better on infrastructure, though India leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Bhutan generally does better on employment & economy, though India leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bhutan generally does better on family life, though India leads in literacy rate.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Thimphu | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 63°/33°F (17°/1°C) | 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 76°/53°F (25°/12°C) | 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) | 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 68°/39°F (20°/4°C) | 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) |
View all months
| Month | Thimphu | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°/28°F (15.1°/-2.1°C) | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) |
| Feb | 62°/33°F (16.7°/0.5°C) | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) |
| Mar | 67°/39°F (19.4°/4.0°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) |
| Apr | 72°/46°F (22.4°/7.8°C) | 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) |
| May | 76°/53°F (24.7°/11.5°C) | 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) |
| Jun | 80°/59°F (26.7°/15.2°C) | 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) |
| Jul | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.4°C) | 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) |
| Aug | 81°/61°F (27.2°/16.1°C) | 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) |
| Sep | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.6°C) | 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) |
| Oct | 74°/48°F (23.4°/9.0°C) | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) |
| Nov | 67°/38°F (19.7°/3.2°C) | 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 62°/31°F (16.5°/-0.8°C) | 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) |
Data:
National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM),
India Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bhutan and India. To live, work, or study long-term in India, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check India's immigration authority.
Bhutan passport holder visiting India
Visa Free
India passport holder visiting Bhutan
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from India?
Internet is rarely the blocker — India has 2.4 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 India safe for expats?
Bhutan performs better than India across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in India is 2.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Bhutan.
How is healthcare in India compared to Bhutan?
India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bhutan leads in suicide rate. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in India, compared to 5.5 in Bhutan. India scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bhutan: 60).
What's the weather like in India compared to Bhutan?
The average high temperature in Delhi is 88°F, compared to 72°F in Thimphu. Delhi receives around 28.2 in of rainfall per year, while Thimphu gets 23.3 in.
What language do they speak in India?
The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In Bhutan, the official language is Dzongkha.
