Bhutan · Asia
Thimphu
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$1,065Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $720/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Bhutan.
Healthcare
Basic public health care is free for all citizens under the Constitution, but specialist capacity is limited and complex cases are referred abroad (mainly India); private provision is confined to a few diagnostic/clinic services in Thimphu.
Taxes
Territorial
English
High — English is the medium of instruction in schools and is widely used in government, business and tourism, especially in Thimphu and Paro.
Getting in — Bhutan
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Student Visa
Length of the course, renewable
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Thimphu at a glance
Thimphu, Bhutan costs about $1,065 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 38% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $400 and the smallest is transport at $35. In our data internet averages 50 Mbps and safety scores 9/10. Similar cities range from Weligama at $1,050 a month to Johor Bahru at $1,070.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Thimphu
How much does it cost to live in Thimphu?
A solo remote worker in Thimphu, Bhutan spends an estimated $1,065 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Thimphu?
Rent in Thimphu is an estimated $400 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Thimphu?
Internet in Thimphu averages 50 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Thimphu?
A coworking space in Thimphu costs an estimated $70 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Thimphu safe?
Thimphu has a safety score of 9/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Thimphu's nomad score?
Thimphu scores 5/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.