Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from Bhutan

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Bhutan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BT
2.5
KN
23.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BT
12.2
KN
23.1

Bhutan performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BT
$677
KN
$1,936
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BT
5.5
KN
30.3

Bhutan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BT
2.0t
KN
2.9t

Bhutan performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BT
0.4
KN
47.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BT
1.4%
KN
50.8%

Bhutan generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Kitts and Nevis 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%
KN
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BT
$14,000
KN
$30,100

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs significantly better than Bhutan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BT
72.3 yrs
KN
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BT
27.0
KN
8.3

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on family life, though Bhutan leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bhutan passport

Bhutan passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bhutan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Bhutan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 47.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saint Kitts and Nevis offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Saint Kitts and Nevis safe for expats?

Bhutan performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 23.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Bhutan.

How is healthcare in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Bhutan?

Bhutan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 30.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Kitts and Nevis, compared to 5.5 in Bhutan. Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bhutan: 60).

What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

The official language in Saint Kitts and Nevis is English. In Bhutan, the official language is Dzongkha.

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At a Glance

BT KN
Population 867,775 54,488
Currency Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Dzongkha English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +975 +1869
Time zones 1 1