Moving to Oklahoma from Bhutan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bhutan to Oklahoma, and you’d need to navigate life in English. 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 Oklahoma.

Moved in 2023
250 ↑ 6% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Oklahoma compared to Bhutan.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

BT
6.4%
OK
40.3%

Bhutan performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

BT
86.0%
OK
87.4%

Oklahoma performs significantly better than Bhutan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BT
5.7%
OK
3.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

BT
$14,000
OK
$51,007

Oklahoma 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
OK
74.1 yrs

Oklahoma performs significantly better than Bhutan across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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

Oklahoma City Rain: 32.4 in/yr (823 mm)
71° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Thimphu Oklahoma City
Jan–Mar 63°/33°F (17°/1°C) 55°/33°F (13°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/53°F (25°/12°C) 80°/58°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 90°/69°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/39°F (20°/4°C) 60°/39°F (16°/4°C)
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Month Thimphu Oklahoma City
Jan 59°/28°F (15.1°/-2.1°C) 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C)
Feb 62°/33°F (16.7°/0.5°C) 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C)
Mar 67°/39°F (19.4°/4.0°C) 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C)
Apr 72°/46°F (22.4°/7.8°C) 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C)
May 76°/53°F (24.7°/11.5°C) 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C)
Jun 80°/59°F (26.7°/15.2°C) 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.4°C) 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.2°/16.1°C) 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C)
Sep 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.6°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.4°/9.0°C) 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C)
Nov 67°/38°F (19.7°/3.2°C) 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C)
Dec 62°/31°F (16.5°/-0.8°C) 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bhutan passport

Bhutan passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Bhutan passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Bhutan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
United States 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 Oklahoma?

From major Oklahoma cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Bhutan and Oklahoma are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Oklahoma compared to Bhutan?

Bhutan performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Oklahoma City is 71°F, compared to 72°F in Thimphu. Oklahoma City receives around 32.4 in of rainfall per year, while Thimphu gets 23.3 in.

What language do they speak in Oklahoma?

The official language in Oklahoma is English. In Bhutan, the official language is Dzongkha.

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At a Glance

BT
Population 867,775 3,751,351
Currency Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Dzongkha English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +975 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911