Moving to Morocco from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bangladesh to Morocco, you would find that Morocco is 93.1% more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,200,000 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly MAD1,420,000 in Morocco to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Berber. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rabat averages 73°F vs 87°F in Dhaka, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Bangladesh and Morocco.

What does your salary buy?

BDT9,200,000 → MAD1,420,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Morocco

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 94.0% more

Groceries

pay 18.7% more

Transportation

pay 22.5% more

Housing

pay 3.0 times more

Childcare

pay 4.3 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 33.0% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 BDT = 0.0797 MAD (October 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.

Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

On average, cities in Morocco cost about 29% more than cities in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh

Dhaka ★ 24%
Sylhet 23%
Rajshahi 21%

Morocco

Meknes 29%
Kenitra 27%
Safi 27%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Morocco compared to Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
MA
1.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
MA
18.6

Bangladesh generally does better on safety, though Morocco leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$199
MA
$606
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

BD
7.2
MA
7.4

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco 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
MA
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
MA
1.8t

Bangladesh generally does better on environment, though Morocco leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BD
8.1
MA
7.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
MA
50.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
3.8%
MA
9.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$2,597
MA
$4,672

Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BD
74.9 yrs
MA
75.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
24.4
MA
14.7

Morocco generally does better on family life, though Bangladesh leads in literacy rate.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh (2016), Direction Générale des Impôts, Morocco (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

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

Rabat Rain: 20.6 in/yr (522 mm)
73° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Rabat
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 65°/47°F (19°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
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Month Dhaka Rabat
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Morocco

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

Morocco passport holder visiting Bangladesh

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

On average Morocco is around 93% pricier than Bangladesh, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Morocco?

Budget about MAD355,000 for 3 months in Morocco (based on a BDT9,200,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Morocco?

Connectivity is usually fine (Morocco: 7.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Morocco offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Morocco safe for expats?

Bangladesh generally does better on safety, though Morocco leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Morocco is 1.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Morocco compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Morocco, compared to 7.2 in Bangladesh. Morocco scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Rabat is 73°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Rabat receives around 20.6 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

The official languages in Morocco are Arabic and Berber. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD MA
Population 175,686,899 38,430,770
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages Bengali Arabic, Berber
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +212
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 15