Moving to Maldives from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bangladesh to Maldives, and you’d need to navigate life in Maldivian.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Bangladesh to Maldives.

Living there in 2020
40,390 ↑ 9% vs 2015

people born in Bangladesh live in Maldives · UN DESA

Who's moving to Maldives?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Maldives compared to Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
MV
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
MV
1.3

Maldives 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
MV
$2,288
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
MV
21.6

Maldives generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bangladesh leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BD
66.0
MV
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
MV
3.6t

Bangladesh generally does better on environment, though Maldives 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
MV
17.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
MV
15.7%

Bangladesh generally does better on infrastructure, though Maldives leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
5.1%
MV
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
MV
$22,400

Maldives performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BD
74.7 yrs
MV
76.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
MV
25.7

Maldives performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Maldives

Visa on Arrival
Bangladesh passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Maldives.
Maldives passport

Maldives passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa Free
Maldives 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 Maldives?

Connectivity is usually fine (Maldives: 17.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Maldives offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Maldives safe for expats?

Maldives performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Maldives is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Maldives compared to Bangladesh?

Maldives generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bangladesh leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Maldives, compared to 6.7 in Bangladesh. Maldives scores 61 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

What language do they speak in Maldives?

The official language in Maldives is Maldivian. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD MV
Population 165,650,475 390,164
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)
Languages Bengali Maldivian
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +880 +960
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999