Moving to Brazil from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bangladesh to Brazil — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bangladesh to Brazil, you would find that Brazil is 3.1 times more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,207,064 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly R$518,520 in Brazil to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Bangladesh to Brazil.

What does your salary buy?

BDT9,207,064 R$518,520

To maintain the same standard of living in Brazil

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 3.2 times more

Groceries

pay 87.6% more

Transportation

pay 2.0 times more

Housing

pay 2.9 times more

Childcare

pay 8.3 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 23.2% more

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Exchange rate: 1 BDT = 0.0412 BRL (June 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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Bangladesh to Brazil, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
5,384 ↑ 10058% vs 2015

people born in Bangladesh live in Brazil · UN DESA

Who's moving to Brazil?

Top countries of origin for Brazil's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bangladesh to Brazil.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
BR
20.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
BR
15.7

Bangladesh generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$198
BR
$2,070
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
BR
21.4

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BD
66.0
BR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
BR
2.3t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BD
7.1
BR
21.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
BR
1.5%

Brazil performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
5.1%
BR
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
BR
$18,600

Brazil generally does better on employment & economy, though Bangladesh leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BD
74.7 yrs
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
BR
13.3

Brazil 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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Brasilia
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 80°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 80°/58°F (27°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 80°/64°F (27°/17°C)
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Month Dhaka Brasilia
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Required
Bangladesh passport holders need a visa to enter Brazil.
Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Brazil passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to 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 Brazil than Bangladesh?

No — Brazil is on average about 37% more expensive than Bangladesh. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Brazil?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly R$129,630 in Brazil on a BDT9,207,064 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Brazil?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Brazil has 21.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Brazil safe for expats?

Bangladesh generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 6.7 in Bangladesh. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

What's the weather like in Brazil compared to Bangladesh?

The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Brazil?

The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD BR
Population 165,650,475 217,240,060
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Brazilian Real (R$)
Languages Bengali Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +55
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 999 190