Moving to Bhutan from Lebanon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lebanon to Bhutan, and you’d need to navigate life in Dzongkha. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bhutan compared to Lebanon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

LB
2.3
BT
2.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
BT
12.2

Lebanon performs better than Bhutan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LB
$644
BT
$677
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.2
BT
5.5

Lebanon performs 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

LB
59.0
BT
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
BT
2.0t

Lebanon generally does better on environment, though Bhutan 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

LB
7.6
BT
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LB
58.8%
BT
1.4%

Lebanon generally does better on infrastructure, though Bhutan leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LB
11.6%
BT
5.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$12,300
BT
$14,000

Bhutan performs significantly better than Lebanon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LB
78.8 yrs
BT
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
7.0
BT
27.0

Lebanon 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.

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut Thimphu
Jan–Mar 63°/33°F (17°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/53°F (25°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/60°F (27°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/39°F (20°/4°C)
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Month Beirut Thimphu
Jan 59°/28°F (15.1°/-2.1°C)
Feb 62°/33°F (16.7°/0.5°C)
Mar 67°/39°F (19.4°/4.0°C)
Apr 72°/46°F (22.4°/7.8°C)
May 76°/53°F (24.7°/11.5°C)
Jun 80°/59°F (26.7°/15.2°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.4°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.2°/16.1°C)
Sep 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.6°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.4°/9.0°C)
Nov 67°/38°F (19.7°/3.2°C)
Dec 62°/31°F (16.5°/-0.8°C)

Data: National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Bhutan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Lebanon passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bhutan.
Bhutan passport

Bhutan passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bhutan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bhutan: 0.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bhutan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bhutan safe for expats?

Lebanon performs better than Bhutan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bhutan is 2.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Lebanon.

How is healthcare in Bhutan compared to Lebanon?

Lebanon performs better than Bhutan across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bhutan, compared to 26.2 in Lebanon. Bhutan scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Thimphu is 72°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Thimphu receives around 23.3 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Bhutan?

The official language in Bhutan is Dzongkha. In Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

LB BT
Population 5,296,814 867,775
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN)
Languages Arabic, French Dzongkha
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +961 +975
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112