Top expat cities

Bhutan

Gelephu

#5 Top 5 cities

Gelephu is more usable for specific work or family reasons than as a generally strong expat destination.

Country overview

Population

9 858

Year-round temperatures

Day: 22°C až 33°C

Night: 11°C až 24°C

Climate

A warm southern climate with more humidity than central Bhutan.

Distance to the sea

570 km

Social atmosphere

4/10

Costs

Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 6/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Safety

7/10

Crime remains comparatively low, but border traffic, road safety, petty theft and limited emergency services call for normal precautions.

Natural disaster resilience

3/10

The southern lowlands face intense monsoon rain, river and flash flooding, heat, wildfire, earthquake risk and infrastructure disruption.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 4/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 4/10

Community types

  • Small business owners
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇬🇧British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Quiet atmosphere

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Fewer work opportunities
  • −Less dynamic environment