Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Bangladesh
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bangladesh to Bosnia and Herzegovina? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Bangladesh to Bosnia and Herzegovina, you would find that Bosnia and Herzegovina is 3.1 times more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,233,402 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly BAM207,952 in Bosnia and Herzegovina to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Sarajevo averages 62°F vs 87°F in Dhaka, making it significantly cooler. A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Bangladesh and Bosnia and Herzegovina. What does your salary buy? BDT9,233,402 → BAM207,952 To maintain the same standard of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina How key spending categories compare Restaurants pay 4.9 times more Groceries pay 2.2 times more Transportation pay 97.8% more Housing pay 3.5 times more Childcare pay 5.0 times more Entertainment and Sports pay 31.4% more Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. The numbers behind daily life in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Bangladesh. per 100,000 people per year per 100,000 people per year Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. annual government + private spending per person affects wait times and access to care WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access share of adults with obesity per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Bangladesh generally does better on environment, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in air pollution deaths. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all infrastructure metrics. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person the highest marginal rate on personal income share of people below the poverty line Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Bangladesh leads in unemployment rate. average years of life at birth deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better percentage of adults who can read and write Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics. Data: National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bangladesh and Bosnia and Herzegovina. To live, work, or study long-term in Bosnia and Herzegovina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bosnia and Herzegovina's immigration authority. Bangladesh passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Bangladesh Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. On average Bosnia and Herzegovina is around 62% pricier than Bangladesh, with notable variation by city. Budget about BAM51,988 for 3 months in Bosnia and Herzegovina (based on a BDT9,233,402 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. Connectivity is usually fine (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 27.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bosnia and Herzegovina offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident? Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh. Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 6.7 in Bangladesh. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52). The average high temperature in Sarajevo is 62°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Sarajevo receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in. The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Dhaka Sarajevo Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) View all months
Month Dhaka Sarajevo Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) 
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