Moving to Libya from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bangladesh to Libya, you would find that Libya is 33.8% more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,207,064 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly LYD427,177 in Libya 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tripoli averages 78°F vs 87°F in Dhaka, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

BDT9,207,064 LYD427,177

To maintain the same standard of living in Libya

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 28.3% more

Groceries

pay 16.4% more

Transportation

pay 48.2% more

Housing

pay 78.2% more

Childcare

pay 31.1% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 14.0% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 BDT = 0.0517 LYD (June 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?

Real numbers on people moving from Bangladesh to Libya, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1,334 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in Bangladesh live in Libya · UN DESA

Who's moving to Libya?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
LY
34.0

Bangladesh performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$198
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
LY
21.6

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya 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
LY
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
LY
8.7t

Bangladesh generally does better on environment, though Libya 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
LY
4.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
LY
817.1%

Bangladesh generally does better on infrastructure, though Libya leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
5.1%
LY
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
LY
$17,700

Libya generally does better on employment & economy, though Bangladesh 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
LY
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
LY
11.2

Libya 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

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Tripoli
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 66°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 81°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 74°/57°F (23°/14°C)
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Month Dhaka Tripoli
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C)

Data: National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Libya

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

Libya passport holder visiting Bangladesh

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

Generally yes: Libya runs about 10% cheaper than Bangladesh on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Libya?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a BDT9,207,064 comparable salary, that's around LYD106,794 in Libya for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Libya?

With 4.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Libya 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 Libya.

Is Libya safe for expats?

Bangladesh performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 6.7 in Bangladesh. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Libya?

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

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At a Glance

BD LY
Population 165,650,475 7,137,931
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages Bengali Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +218
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999