Places · Bhutan
The best places to live in Bhutan
Arcadia scores 4 places in Bhutan, from Punakha at about $950 a month to Paro at about $1,050. 4 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly temperate. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 5/5, healthcare 3/5 and internet 3/5.
The standouts in Bhutan
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 4 places Arcadia scores in Bhutan, not the whole country.
All 4 places in Bhutan
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Bhutan?
Across the 4 places Arcadia scores in Bhutan the median is about $1,025 a month for one person, from Punakha at around $950 to Paro at around $1,050. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Bhutan?
Punakha, at about $950 a month. It is the cheapest of the 4 places Arcadia scores in Bhutan, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Bhutan has the best internet?
Thimphu, rated 3 out of 5. The typical rating across the 4 places is 3 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Bhutan?
The typical safety rating is 5 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Thimphu. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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