Moving to Pakistan from Bhutan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bhutan to Pakistan, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Urdu. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Karachi averages 90°F vs 72°F in Thimphu, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Pakistan compared to Bhutan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BT
2.5
PK
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BT
12.2
PK
11.9

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BT
$677
PK
$152
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BT
5.5
PK
11.6

Bhutan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan 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
PK
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BT
2.0t
PK
0.8t

Bhutan generally does better on environment, though Pakistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BT
2.9
PK
1.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BT
1.4%
PK
110.0%

Bhutan performs better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BT
3.2%
PK
5.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BT
$4,493
PK
$1,596

Bhutan performs better than Pakistan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BT
73.3 yrs
PK
67.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BT
13.7
PK
48.2

Bhutan performs better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.

Weather in Pakistan vs Bhutan

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Karachi Rain: 6.9 in/yr (176 mm)
90° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Thimphu Karachi
Jan–Mar 63°/33°F (17°/1°C) 84°/58°F (29°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/53°F (25°/12°C) 96°/79°F (35°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 91°/80°F (33°/27°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/39°F (20°/4°C) 90°/63°F (32°/17°C)
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Month Thimphu Karachi
Jan 59°/28°F (15.1°/-2.1°C) 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.5°C)
Feb 62°/33°F (16.7°/0.5°C) 83°/57°F (28.4°/14.0°C)
Mar 67°/39°F (19.4°/4.0°C) 90°/65°F (32.2°/18.6°C)
Apr 72°/46°F (22.4°/7.8°C) 95°/73°F (34.8°/23.0°C)
May 76°/53°F (24.7°/11.5°C) 96°/80°F (35.5°/26.6°C)
Jun 80°/59°F (26.7°/15.2°C) 96°/83°F (35.4°/28.3°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.4°C) 92°/82°F (33.3°/27.6°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.2°/16.1°C) 90°/79°F (32.1°/26.3°C)
Sep 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.6°C) 92°/78°F (33.2°/25.7°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.4°/9.0°C) 96°/71°F (35.5°/21.9°C)
Nov 67°/38°F (19.7°/3.2°C) 90°/62°F (32.5°/16.8°C)
Dec 62°/31°F (16.5°/-0.8°C) 83°/55°F (28.2°/12.7°C)

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

Can you move from Bhutan to Pakistan?

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

Bhutan passport

Bhutan passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

Pakistan passport holder visiting Bhutan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Pakistan 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 Pakistan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Pakistan: 1.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Pakistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Pakistan safe for expats?

Bhutan generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Bhutan.

How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Bhutan?

Bhutan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 5.5 in Bhutan. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bhutan: 60).

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

The average high temperature in Karachi is 90°F, compared to 72°F in Thimphu. Karachi receives around 6.9 in of rainfall per year, while Thimphu gets 23.3 in.

What language do they speak in Pakistan?

The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Bhutan, the official language is Dzongkha.

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At a Glance

BT PK
Population 796,682 255,219,554
Currency Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Languages Dzongkha English, Urdu
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +975 +92
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 15