Moving to Qatar from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bangladesh to Qatar, you would find that Qatar is 6.6 times more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,207,064 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly QAR779,695 in Qatar 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?

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

What does your salary buy?

BDT9,207,064 QAR779,695

To maintain the same standard of living in Qatar

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 2.5 times more

Groceries

pay 2.1 times more

Transportation

pay 2.3 times more

Housing

pay 13.0 times more

Childcare

pay 19.7 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 4.2 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 BDT = 0.0297 QAR (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?

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

Living there in 2020
261,672 ↑ 63% vs 2015

people born in Bangladesh live in Qatar · UN DESA

Who's moving to Qatar?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Qatar compared to Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
QA
0.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
QA
7.3

Qatar 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
QA
$2,901
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
QA
25.0

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Qatar 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
QA
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
QA
47.3t

Bangladesh performs better than Qatar across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BD
7.1
QA
13.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
QA
431.0%

Qatar 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%
QA
0.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
QA
$113,200

Qatar 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
QA
79.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
QA
6.6

Qatar 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

Doha Rain: 3.0 in/yr (75 mm)
91° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Doha
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 75°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 99°/76°F (37°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 104°/83°F (40°/28°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 85°/67°F (30°/19°C)
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Month Dhaka Doha
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 71°/55°F (21.7°/12.8°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 73°/57°F (23.0°/13.7°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.7°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 89°/69°F (31.9°/20.6°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 101°/77°F (38.2°/25.0°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 106°/82°F (41.2°/27.7°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 107°/84°F (41.5°/29.1°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 105°/84°F (40.7°/28.9°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 101°/80°F (38.6°/26.5°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 95°/74°F (35.2°/23.4°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.5°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) 75°/59°F (24.1°/15.0°C)

Data: Qatar Meteorology Department Qatar Meteorology Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Qatar

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bangladesh passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Qatar.
Qatar passport

Qatar passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa on Arrival
Qatar passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in 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 Qatar than Bangladesh?

On average Qatar is around 186% pricier than Bangladesh, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Qatar?

Budget about QAR194,924 for 3 months in Qatar (based on a BDT9,207,064 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Qatar?

Connectivity is usually fine (Qatar: 13.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Qatar offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Qatar safe for expats?

Qatar performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Qatar is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Qatar compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Qatar leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 25.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Qatar, compared to 6.7 in Bangladesh. Qatar scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Doha is 91°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Doha receives around 3.0 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Qatar?

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

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At a Glance

BD QA
Population 165,650,475 2,508,182
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Qatari Rial (QAR)
Languages Bengali Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +974
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 999