Moving to Turkey from Bhutan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bhutan to Turkey — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Bhutan to Turkey, and you’d need to navigate life in Turkish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Bhutan and Turkey stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bhutan generally does better on safety, though Turkey leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bhutan leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bhutan generally does better on environment, though Turkey leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Bhutan generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkey leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Bhutan generally does better on employment & economy, though Turkey leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Turkey 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Thimphu | Ankara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 63°/33°F (17°/1°C) | 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 76°/53°F (25°/12°C) | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) | 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 68°/39°F (20°/4°C) | 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) |
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| Month | Thimphu | Ankara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°/28°F (15.1°/-2.1°C) | 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) |
| Feb | 62°/33°F (16.7°/0.5°C) | 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) |
| Mar | 67°/39°F (19.4°/4.0°C) | 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) |
| Apr | 72°/46°F (22.4°/7.8°C) | 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) |
| May | 76°/53°F (24.7°/11.5°C) | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 80°/59°F (26.7°/15.2°C) | 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) |
| Jul | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.4°C) | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 81°/61°F (27.2°/16.1°C) | 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) |
| Sep | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.6°C) | 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) |
| Oct | 74°/48°F (23.4°/9.0°C) | 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) |
| Nov | 67°/38°F (19.7°/3.2°C) | 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 62°/31°F (16.5°/-0.8°C) | 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) |
Data:
National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM),
Turkish State Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bhutan and Turkey. To live, work, or study long-term in Turkey, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Turkey's immigration authority.
Bhutan passport holder visiting Turkey
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Turkey passport holder visiting Bhutan
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Turkey?
With 22.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Turkey can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bhutan and Turkey.
Is Turkey safe for expats?
Bhutan generally does better on safety, though Turkey leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Turkey is 2.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Bhutan.
How is healthcare in Turkey compared to Bhutan?
Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bhutan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkey, compared to 5.5 in Bhutan. Turkey scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bhutan: 60).
What's the weather like in Turkey compared to Bhutan?
The average high temperature in Ankara is 64°F, compared to 72°F in Thimphu. Ankara receives around 15.0 in of rainfall per year, while Thimphu gets 23.3 in.
What language do they speak in Turkey?
The official language in Turkey is Turkish. In Bhutan, the official language is Dzongkha.
