Moving to Kuwait from Bangladesh
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bangladesh to Kuwait — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Bangladesh to Kuwait, you would find that Kuwait is 3.8 times more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,207,064 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly KWD45,995 in Kuwait 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.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Bangladesh to Kuwait.
What does your salary buy?
BDT9,207,064 → KWD45,995
To maintain the same standard of living in Kuwait
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 2.7 times more
Groceries
pay 87.0% more
Transportation
pay 2.9 times more
Housing
pay 6.2 times more
Childcare
pay 7.2 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.2 times 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Bangladesh to Kuwait, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Bangladesh and Kuwait stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Kuwait performs significantly better than Bangladesh 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bangladesh leads in healthcare spending per person.
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 Kuwait 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
Bangladesh generally does better on infrastructure, though Kuwait leads in electricity per capita.
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
Kuwait performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Kuwait 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Dhaka | Kuwait City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) | 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) | 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) | 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
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| Month | Dhaka | Kuwait City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) | 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) |
| Feb | 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) | 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) |
| Mar | 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) | 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) |
| Apr | 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) | 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) |
| May | 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) | 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) | 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) | 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) |
| Aug | 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) | 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) |
| Sep | 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) |
| Oct | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) | 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) |
| Nov | 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) |
| Dec | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) | 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) |
Meteorological DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bangladesh and Kuwait. To live, work, or study long-term in Kuwait, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Kuwait's immigration authority.
Bangladesh passport holder visiting Kuwait
Visa Required
Kuwait 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 Kuwait than Bangladesh?
Day-to-day costs in Kuwait run about 98% higher than Bangladesh on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Kuwait?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a BDT9,207,064 comparable salary, that's around KWD11,499 in Kuwait for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Kuwait?
With 1.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Kuwait 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 Kuwait.
Is Kuwait safe for expats?
Kuwait performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.
How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Bangladesh?
Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bangladesh leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 6.7 in Bangladesh. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).
What's the weather like in Kuwait compared to Bangladesh?
The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.
What language do they speak in Kuwait?
The official language in Kuwait is Arabic. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.
