Moving to Bangladesh from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Bangladesh — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Bangladesh, you would find that Bangladesh is 50.7% cheaper than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall. A BAM128,733 salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to be roughly BDT5,715,969 in Bangladesh to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Bengali. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dhaka averages 87°F vs 62°F in Sarajevo, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Bangladesh.

What does your salary buy?

BAM128,733 BDT5,715,969

To maintain the same standard of living in Bangladesh

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 69.5% less

Groceries

pay 41.1% less

Transportation

pay 37.4% less

Housing

pay 65.6% less

Childcare

pay 76.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.5% less

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Exchange rate:1 BAM = 71.73 BDT(July 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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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BA
1.1
BD
2.3
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BA
13.7
BD
18.6

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BA
$1,989
BD
$198
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BA
23.2
BD
6.7

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BA
55.0
BD
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BA
6.4t
BD
0.7t

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on environment, though Bangladesh leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BA
27.1
BD
7.1
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BA
2.0%
BD
5.7%

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Bangladesh across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BA
10.4%
BD
5.1%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BA
$19,900
BD
$8,200

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Bangladesh leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BA
78.0 yrs
BD
74.7 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BA
5.2
BD
30.4

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.

Data: Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

SarajevoRain: 37.4 in/yr (950 mm)
62°/42°F

Avg. annual high / low

DhakaRain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87°/71°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsSarajevoDhaka
Jan–Mar45°/30°F (7°/-1°C)84°/61°F (29°/16°C)
Apr–Jun70°/48°F (21°/9°C)91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep79°/56°F (26°/13°C)89°/79°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec51°/37°F (11°/3°C)85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
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MonthSarajevoDhaka
Jan39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C)78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C)
Feb44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C)83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C)
Mar53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C)90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C)
Apr62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C)93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C)
May71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C)91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C)
Jun78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C)90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C)
Jul82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C)89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C)
Aug83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C)89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C)
Sep72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C)89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C)
Oct63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C)89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C)
Nov51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C)85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C)
Dec40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C)80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C)

Data: Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa on Arrival
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Bangladesh passport holders need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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 Bangladesh than Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Yes — Bangladesh is on average about 38% cheaper than Bosnia and Herzegovina. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Bangladesh?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly BDT1,428,992 in Bangladesh on a BAM128,733 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Bangladesh?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bangladesh has 7.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Bangladesh safe for expats?

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).

What's the weather like in Bangladesh compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Bangladesh?

The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

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At a Glance

BA BD
Population3,816,459165,650,475
CurrencyBosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
LanguagesBosnian, Croatian, SerbianBengali
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+387+880
Time zones11
Emergency number112999