Moving to Israel from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bangladesh to Israel — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bangladesh to Israel, you would find that Israel is 8.6 times more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,234,299 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly ₪783,658 in Israel to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jerusalem averages 72°F vs 87°F in Dhaka, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Bangladesh to Israel.

What does your salary buy?

BDT9,234,299 ₪783,658

To maintain the same standard of living in Israel

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 10.4 times more

Groceries

pay 3.4 times more

Transportation

pay 3.4 times more

Housing

pay 11.0 times more

Childcare

pay 24.5 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.7 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 BDT = 0.0247 ILS (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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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bangladesh and Israel stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
IL
1.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
IL
4.2

Israel 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
IL
$4,033
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
IL
37.1

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel 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
IL
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
IL
5.8t

Bangladesh generally does better on environment, though Israel 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
IL
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
IL
132.0%

Israel 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%
IL
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
IL
$48,300

Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Israel 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
IL
83.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
IL
3.6

Israel 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

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Jerusalem
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 58°/46°F (15°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 78°/60°F (25°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 85°/67°F (29°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 68°/55°F (20°/13°C)
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Month Dhaka Jerusalem
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C)

Data: Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Israel

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

Israel passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa Required
Israel passport holders need a visa to enter 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 Israel than Bangladesh?

Day-to-day costs in Israel run about 244% higher than Bangladesh on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Israel?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a BDT9,234,299 comparable salary, that's around ₪195,914 in Israel for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Israel?

With 29.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Israel can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bangladesh and Israel.

Is Israel safe for expats?

Israel performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Israel compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 37.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 6.7 in Bangladesh. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Israel?

The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD IL
Population 165,650,475 8,914,885
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Israeli New Sheqel (₪)
Languages Bengali Arabic, Hebrew
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +972
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 100