Moving to Bhutan from Venezuela

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Venezuela 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 86°F in Caracas, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bhutan compared to Venezuela.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
BT
12.2

Bhutan performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

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

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
BT
5.5

Venezuela 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
BT
2.0t

Venezuela 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
BT
1.4%

Venezuela 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

VE
5.5%
BT
5.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
BT
$14,000

Venezuela generally does better on employment & economy, though Bhutan leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
17.7
BT
27.0

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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Venezuela 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.

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.
Bhutan passport

Bhutan passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

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?

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

How is healthcare in Bhutan compared to Venezuela?

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

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

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

What language do they speak in Bhutan?

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

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At a Glance

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