Moving to Egypt from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bangladesh to Egypt, you would find that Egypt is 11.1% more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,200,000 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly EGP4,340,000 in Egypt to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. 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 Egypt.

What does your salary buy?

BDT9,200,000 → EGP4,340,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Egypt

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 41.4% more

Groceries

pay 24.1% less

Transportation

pay 38.4% less

Housing

pay 48.5% more

Childcare

pay 91.3% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 18.2% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 BDT = 0.425 EGP (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 Egypt cost about 17% more than cities in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh

Dhaka ★ 24%
Sylhet 23%
Rajshahi 21%

Egypt

Cairo ★ 29%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Bangladesh to Egypt.

Living there in 2020
255 ↑ 55% vs 2015

people born in Bangladesh live in Egypt · UN DESA

Who's moving to Egypt?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Egypt compared to Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
EG
1.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
EG
9.4

Egypt 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
EG
$905
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

BD
7.2
EG
6.7

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Egypt leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BD
66.0
EG
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
EG
2.5t

Bangladesh performs better than Egypt across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BD
8.1
EG
11.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
EG
141.2%

Egypt generally does better on infrastructure, though Bangladesh leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
3.8%
EG
6.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$2,597
EG
$3,086

Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Egypt 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
EG
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
24.4
EG
20.8

Egypt generally does better on family life, though Bangladesh leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh (2016), Egyptian Tax Authority (2016), The World Factbook (2020). How we calculate this

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

Cairo Rain: 1.0 in/yr (25 mm)
82° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Cairo
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 70°/51°F (21°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 89°/65°F (32°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 94°/73°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 77°/59°F (25°/15°C)
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Month Dhaka Cairo
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C)

Data: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Egypt

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

Egypt passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Egypt 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 Egypt than Bangladesh?

On average Egypt is around 11% pricier than Bangladesh, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Egypt?

Budget about EGP1,085,000 for 3 months in Egypt (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 Egypt?

Connectivity is usually fine (Egypt: 11.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Egypt offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Egypt safe for expats?

Egypt performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Egypt is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Egypt compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Egypt leads in health coverage index. There are 6.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Egypt, compared to 7.2 in Bangladesh. Egypt scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Cairo is 82°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Cairo receives around 1.0 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Egypt?

The official language in Egypt is Arabic. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD EG
Population 175,686,899 118,365,995
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Languages Bengali Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +20
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 122