Moving to Mexico from Bhutan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bhutan to Mexico, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. 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 Mexico.

Moved in 2020
1

people moved from Bhutan to Mexico · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Mexico?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mexico compared to Bhutan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BT
2.5
MX
26.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BT
12.2
MX
12.0

Bhutan generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BT
$677
MX
$1,368
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BT
5.5
MX
25.6

Bhutan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico 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
MX
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BT
2.0t
MX
3.6t

Bhutan generally does better on environment, though Mexico 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
MX
20.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BT
1.4%
MX
45.0%

Bhutan generally does better on infrastructure, though Mexico 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%
MX
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BT
$14,000
MX
$22,400

Mexico generally does better on employment & economy, though Bhutan leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BT
72.3 yrs
MX
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BT
27.0
MX
11.9

Mexico 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

Mexico City Rain: 32.1 in/yr (816 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Thimphu Mexico City
Jan–Mar 63°/33°F (17°/1°C) 74°/45°F (23°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/53°F (25°/12°C) 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 73°/53°F (23°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/39°F (20°/4°C) 71°/47°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Thimphu Mexico City
Jan 59°/28°F (15.1°/-2.1°C) 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C)
Feb 62°/33°F (16.7°/0.5°C) 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C)
Mar 67°/39°F (19.4°/4.0°C) 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C)
Apr 72°/46°F (22.4°/7.8°C) 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C)
May 76°/53°F (24.7°/11.5°C) 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C)
Jun 80°/59°F (26.7°/15.2°C) 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.4°C) 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.2°/16.1°C) 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C)
Sep 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.6°C) 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.4°/9.0°C) 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C)
Nov 67°/38°F (19.7°/3.2°C) 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C)
Dec 62°/31°F (16.5°/-0.8°C) 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C)

Data: National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM), Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bhutan passport

Bhutan passport holder visiting Mexico

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

Mexico passport holder visiting Bhutan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Mexico 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 Mexico?

Connectivity is usually fine (Mexico: 20.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mexico offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Mexico safe for expats?

Bhutan generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Mexico is 26.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Bhutan.

How is healthcare in Mexico compared to Bhutan?

Bhutan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 25.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Mexico, compared to 5.5 in Bhutan. Mexico scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bhutan: 60).

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

The average high temperature in Mexico City is 74°F, compared to 72°F in Thimphu. Mexico City receives around 32.1 in of rainfall per year, while Thimphu gets 23.3 in.

What language do they speak in Mexico?

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

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At a Glance

BT MX
Population 867,775 129,150,971
Currency Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) Mexican Peso (MX$)
Languages Dzongkha Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +975 +52
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 911