Moving to Guinea-Bissau from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bangladesh to Guinea-Bissau, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guinea-Bissau compared to Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
GW
30.5

Bangladesh generally does better on safety, though Guinea-Bissau leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$198
GW
$247
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
GW
2.1

Bangladesh performs better than Guinea-Bissau across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BD
66.0
GW
89.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
GW
0.2t

Bangladesh generally does better on environment, though Guinea-Bissau leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BD
7.1
GW
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
GW
1.5%

Bangladesh generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea-Bissau 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%
GW
3.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
GW
$2,400

Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Guinea-Bissau 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
GW
63.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
GW
49.0

Bangladesh generally does better on family life, though Guinea-Bissau leads in education spending.

Data: 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

Bissau Rain: 69.1 in/yr (1756 mm)
90° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Bissau
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 92°/67°F (33°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 91°/66°F (33°/19°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 87°/68°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 90°/69°F (32°/21°C)
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Month Dhaka Bissau
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.4°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.0°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 90°/63°F (32.1°/17.1°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 92°/64°F (33.4°/17.7°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.3°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 89°/68°F (31.4°/20.0°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 88°/68°F (30.9°/20.1°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.2°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 86°/67°F (30.0°/19.3°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.6°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Guinea-Bissau

Visa on Arrival
Bangladesh passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau.
Guinea-Bissau passport

Guinea-Bissau passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa Free
Guinea-Bissau passport holders can enter Bangladesh without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Guinea-Bissau?

Connectivity is usually fine (Guinea-Bissau: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guinea-Bissau offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Guinea-Bissau safe for expats?

Bangladesh generally does better on safety, though Guinea-Bissau leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Guinea-Bissau is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Guinea-Bissau compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh performs better than Guinea-Bissau across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 2.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Guinea-Bissau, compared to 6.7 in Bangladesh. Guinea-Bissau scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

What's the weather like in Guinea-Bissau compared to Bangladesh?

The average high temperature in Bissau is 90°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Bissau receives around 69.1 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Guinea-Bissau?

The official languages in Guinea-Bissau are Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD GW
Population 165,650,475 2,026,778
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Bengali Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +245
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999