Moving to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha from Bhutan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Bhutan to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Bhutan to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha compared to Bhutan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

BT
2.5
SH
0.0

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs significantly better than Bhutan across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BT
2.9
SH
18.2
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

BT
91.3%
SH
37.6%

Bhutan generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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%
SH
14.0%

Bhutan performs better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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
SH
80.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BT
13.7
SH
19.2

Bhutan generally does better on family life, though Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), The World Factbook (1998–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2009–2022). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bhutan passport

Bhutan passport holder visiting Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bhutan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha?

Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha: 18.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs significantly better than Bhutan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Bhutan.

What language do they speak in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha?

The official language in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is English. In Bhutan, the official language is Dzongkha.

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At a Glance

BT SH
Population 796,682 7,925
Currency Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) Saint Helena Pound (SHP)
Languages Dzongkha English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +975 +2
Time zones 1 1