Moving to Greece from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bangladesh to Greece, you would find that Greece is 5.0 times more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,253,601 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly €149,789 in Greece to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Athens averages 72°F vs 87°F in Dhaka, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

BDT9,253,601 €149,789

To maintain the same standard of living in Greece

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

Restaurants

pay 5.8 times more

Groceries

pay 2.7 times more

Transportation

pay 2.9 times more

Housing

pay 6.4 times more

Childcare

pay 11.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.5 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 BDT = 0.0071 EUR (July 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 Greece, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
2,851 ↓ 71% vs 2015

people born in Bangladesh live in Greece · UN DESA

Who's moving to Greece?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
GR
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
GR
7.3

Greece 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
$198
GR
$3,454
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
GR
63.7

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece 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
GR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
GR
5.0t

Bangladesh generally does better on environment, though Greece 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
GR
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
GR
20.7%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
5.1%
GR
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
GR
$36,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BD
74.7 yrs
GR
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
GR
3.5

Greece 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

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Athens
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 57°/42°F (14°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 78°/57°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 90°/67°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
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Month Dhaka Athens
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C)

Data: Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Greece

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

Greece passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa on Arrival
Greece 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 Greece than Bangladesh?

No — Greece is on average about 128% more expensive than Bangladesh. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Greece?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €37,447 in Greece on a BDT9,253,601 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Greece?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Greece has 43.0 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 Greece safe for expats?

Greece performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greece is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Greece compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 63.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 6.7 in Bangladesh. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Greece?

The official language in Greece is Greek. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD GR
Population 165,650,475 10,533,871
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Euro (€)
Languages Bengali Greek
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 112