Moving to Venezuela from Bhutan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bhutan to Venezuela, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Caracas averages 86°F vs 72°F in Thimphu, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to Bhutan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BT
2.5
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BT
12.2
VE
13.2

Bhutan performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BT
$677
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BT
5.5
VE
16.6

Venezuela performs significantly better than Bhutan across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BT
57.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BT
2.0t
VE
3.4t

Bhutan generally does better on environment, though Venezuela leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BT
0.4
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BT
1.4%
VE
7.5%

Bhutan generally does better on infrastructure, though Venezuela 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%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

BT
$14,000
VE
$7,704

Bhutan generally does better on employment & economy, though Venezuela leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BT
72.3 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BT
27.0
VE
17.7

Venezuela 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Thimphu Caracas
Jan–Mar 63°/33°F (17°/1°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/53°F (25°/12°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/39°F (20°/4°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Thimphu Caracas
Jan 59°/28°F (15.1°/-2.1°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 62°/33°F (16.7°/0.5°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 67°/39°F (19.4°/4.0°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 72°/46°F (22.4°/7.8°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 76°/53°F (24.7°/11.5°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 80°/59°F (26.7°/15.2°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.4°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.2°/16.1°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.6°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.4°/9.0°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 67°/38°F (19.7°/3.2°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 62°/31°F (16.5°/-0.8°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM), Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bhutan passport

Bhutan passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Required
Bhutan passport holders need a visa to enter Venezuela.
Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Bhutan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Venezuela 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 Venezuela?

Connectivity is usually fine (Venezuela: 9.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Venezuela offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Venezuela safe for expats?

Bhutan performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Bhutan.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Bhutan?

Venezuela performs significantly better than Bhutan across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 5.5 in Bhutan. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bhutan: 60).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 72°F in Thimphu. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Thimphu gets 23.3 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Bhutan, the official language is Dzongkha.

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At a Glance

BT VE
Population 867,775 29,789,730
Currency Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages Dzongkha Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +975 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171