Bhutan

Paro

#2 Top 5 cities

Paro is practical for foreigners thanks to the airport and attractive setting, but it remains smaller and less work-oriented than Thimphu.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 10°C až 25°C

Night: -1°C až 13°C

Climate

A cooler mountain valley with a crisp winter and pleasant spring and summer seasons.

Distance to the sea

720 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 8/10
Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 4/10
Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 7/10

Community types

  • Teachers
  • Retirees
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

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

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Airport access
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Quiet atmosphere

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Higher prices