Moving to Tuvalu from Bhutan

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tuvalu compared to Bhutan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

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2.5
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0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

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12.2
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17.9

Bhutan generally does better on safety, though Tuvalu leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

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$677
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$1,671
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

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5.5
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12.6

Bhutan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu 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

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2.0t
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0.0t

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Bhutan 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

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0.4
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4.0

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Bhutan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

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$14,000
TV
$5,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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72.3 yrs
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68.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

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27.0
TV
28.9

Bhutan performs better than Tuvalu across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bhutan passport

Bhutan passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Bhutan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tuvalu.
Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Bhutan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu?

Connectivity is usually fine (Tuvalu: 4.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Tuvalu offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Tuvalu safe for expats?

Bhutan generally does better on safety, though Tuvalu leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Tuvalu is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Bhutan.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Bhutan?

Bhutan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Tuvalu, compared to 5.5 in Bhutan. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bhutan: 60).

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

The official languages in Tuvalu are English and Tuvaluan. In Bhutan, the official language is Dzongkha.

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At a Glance

BT TV
Population 867,775 11,544
Currency Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Dzongkha English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +975 +688
Time zones 1 1