Moving to Albania from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bangladesh to Albania, you would find that Albania is 3.2 times more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,200,000 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly ALL19,200,000 in Albania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Albanian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Bangladesh and Albania.

What does your salary buy?

BDT9,200,000 → ALL19,200,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Albania

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 3.9 times more

Groceries

pay 95.9% more

Transportation

pay 70.1% more

Housing

pay 5.4 times more

Childcare

pay 5.5 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 76.9% more

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Exchange rate: 1 BDT = 0.663 ALL (October 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

On average, cities in Albania cost about 89% more than cities in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh

Dhaka ★ 24%
Sylhet 23%
Rajshahi 21%

Albania

Sarande 47%
Shkoder 36%

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Albania compared to Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
AL
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
AL
10.8

Albania performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$199
AL
$1,465
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

BD
7.2
AL
18.8

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bangladesh leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BD
66.0
AL
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
AL
1.8t

Bangladesh generally does better on environment, though Albania leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BD
8.1
AL
24.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
AL
4.8%

Albania performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
3.8%
AL
10.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$2,597
AL
$12,998

Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Albania leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BD
74.9 yrs
AL
79.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
24.4
AL
8.3

Albania performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh (2016), Albanian Taxation Office (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bangladesh and Albania. To live, work, or study long-term in Albania, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Albania's immigration authority.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Albania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bangladesh passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Albania.
Albania passport

Albania passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa on Arrival
Albania passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Bangladesh.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Albania than Bangladesh?

On average Albania is around 215% pricier than Bangladesh, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Albania?

Budget about ALL4,800,000 for 3 months in Albania (based on a BDT9,200,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Albania?

Connectivity is usually fine (Albania: 24.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Albania offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Albania safe for expats?

Albania performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Albania is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Albania compared to Bangladesh?

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bangladesh leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Albania, compared to 7.2 in Bangladesh. Albania scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

What language do they speak in Albania?

The official language in Albania is Albanian. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD AL
Population 175,686,899 2,349,580
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Albanian Lek (ALL)
Languages Bengali Albanian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +355
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 112