Moving to Senegal from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Senegal compared to Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
SN
20.8

Bangladesh performs better than Senegal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$198
SN
$206
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
SN
1.3

Bangladesh performs better than Senegal across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BD
66.0
SN
65.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
SN
0.8t

Bangladesh generally does better on environment, though Senegal 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
SN
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
SN
16.3%

Bangladesh performs better than Senegal across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
5.1%
SN
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
SN
$4,400

Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Senegal 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
SN
70.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
SN
32.4

Bangladesh generally does better on family life, though Senegal leads in education spending.

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

Dakar Rain: 14.9 in/yr (379 mm)
82° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Dakar
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 77°/64°F (25°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 79°/70°F (26°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 86°/77°F (30°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 85°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Dhaka Dakar
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C)

Data: Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM) Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Senegal

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

Senegal passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa on Arrival
Senegal 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

Can I work remotely from Senegal?

Connectivity is usually fine (Senegal: 1.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Senegal offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Senegal safe for expats?

Bangladesh performs better than Senegal across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Senegal compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh performs better than Senegal across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Senegal, compared to 6.7 in Bangladesh. Senegal scores 50 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Dakar is 82°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Dakar receives around 14.9 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Senegal?

The official language in Senegal is French. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD SN
Population 165,650,475 17,923,036
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Bengali French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +221
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 17