Moving to Dominican Republic from Bangladesh
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bangladesh to Dominican Republic? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Bangladesh to Dominican Republic, you would find that Dominican Republic is 3.1 times more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,200,000 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly DOP13,900,000 in Dominican Republic to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Bangladesh and Dominican Republic.
What does your salary buy?
BDT9,200,000 → DOP13,900,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Dominican Republic
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Restaurants
pay 3.1 times more
Groceries
pay 2.1 times more
Transportation
pay 27.9% more
Housing
pay 6.3 times more
Childcare
pay 5.9 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 55.4% 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.
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 Dominican Republic cost about 35% more than cities in Bangladesh.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Dominican Republic compared to Bangladesh.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bangladesh performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
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 Dominican Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bangladesh generally does better on environment, though Dominican Republic leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Dominican Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Bangladesh leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
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
Dominican Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Bangladesh leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bangladesh generally does better on family life, though Dominican Republic leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh (2016), Direccion General de Impuestos Internos (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Dhaka | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) | 87°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) | 89°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) | 87°/71°F (30°/21°C) |
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| Month | Dhaka | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) |
| Feb | 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C) |
| Mar | 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) | 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C) |
| Apr | 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C) |
| May | 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) | 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C) |
| Jun | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) | 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C) |
| Aug | 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) | 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) | 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C) |
| Oct | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C) |
| Dec | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) | 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C) |
Oficina Nacional de MeteorologiáVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bangladesh and Dominican Republic. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominican Republic, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominican Republic's immigration authority.
Bangladesh passport holder visiting Dominican Republic
Visa Required
Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Bangladesh
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Dominican Republic than Bangladesh?
On average Dominican Republic is around 207% pricier than Bangladesh, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Dominican Republic?
Budget about DOP3,475,000 for 3 months in Dominican Republic (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 Dominican Republic?
Connectivity is usually fine (Dominican Republic: 11.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominican Republic offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Dominican Republic safe for expats?
Bangladesh performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominican Republic is 10.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.
How is healthcare in Dominican Republic compared to Bangladesh?
Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominican Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 24.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominican Republic, compared to 7.2 in Bangladesh. Dominican Republic scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).
What's the weather like in Dominican Republic compared to Bangladesh?
The average high temperature in Santo Domingo is 87°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Santo Domingo receives around 57.0 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.
What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?
The official language in Dominican Republic is Spanish. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.
