Moving to Bhutan from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to Bhutan, and you’d need to navigate life in Dzongkha. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Thimphu averages 72°F vs 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bhutan compared to Slovenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
BT
2.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
BT
12.2

Slovenia performs better than Bhutan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
BT
$677
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
BT
5.5

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bhutan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SI
19.0
BT
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
BT
2.0t

Slovenia generally does better on environment, though Bhutan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SI
31.9
BT
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
BT
1.4%

Slovenia 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

SI
3.6%
BT
5.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
BT
$14,000

Slovenia performs 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

SI
81.8 yrs
BT
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
BT
27.0

Slovenia 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.

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Thimphu
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 63°/33°F (17°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 76°/53°F (25°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 80°/60°F (27°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 68°/39°F (20°/4°C)
View all months
Month Ljubljana Thimphu
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 59°/28°F (15.1°/-2.1°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 62°/33°F (16.7°/0.5°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 67°/39°F (19.4°/4.0°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 72°/46°F (22.4°/7.8°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 76°/53°F (24.7°/11.5°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 80°/59°F (26.7°/15.2°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.4°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 81°/61°F (27.2°/16.1°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.6°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 74°/48°F (23.4°/9.0°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 67°/38°F (19.7°/3.2°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 62°/31°F (16.5°/-0.8°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Bhutan

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

Bhutan passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

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?

Slovenia performs better than Bhutan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bhutan is 2.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Bhutan compared to Slovenia?

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bhutan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bhutan, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Bhutan scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Thimphu is 72°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Thimphu receives around 23.3 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Bhutan?

The official language in Bhutan is Dzongkha. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI BT
Population 2,101,208 867,775
Currency Euro (€) Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN)
Languages Slovene Dzongkha
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +386 +975
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112