Moving to Bangladesh from Brazil

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Brazil to Bangladesh, you would find that Bangladesh is 44.4% cheaper than Brazil overall. A R$379,035 salary in Brazil would need to be roughly BDT6,730,364 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.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Brazil to Bangladesh.

What does your salary buy?

R$379,035 BDT6,730,364

To maintain the same standard of living in Bangladesh

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

Restaurants

pay 62.1% less

Groceries

pay 32.4% less

Transportation

pay 25.9% less

Housing

pay 57.1% less

Childcare

pay 87.3% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 10.3% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 BRL = 24.29 BDT (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?

How many people actually move from Brazil to Bangladesh, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
14,628 ↓ 2% vs 2015

people born in Brazil live in Bangladesh · UN DESA

Who's moving to Bangladesh?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Brazil to Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
BD
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BR
15.7
BD
18.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BR
$2,070
BD
$198
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BR
21.4
BD
6.7

Brazil 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

BR
23.0
BD
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
BD
0.7t

Brazil generally does better on environment, though Bangladesh leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BR
21.0
BD
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BR
1.5%
BD
5.7%

Brazil performs better than Bangladesh across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BR
8.0%
BD
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
BD
$8,200

Brazil generally does better on employment & economy, though Bangladesh leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BR
75.9 yrs
BD
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
BD
30.4

Brazil performs better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.

Data: Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brasilia Dhaka
Jan–Mar 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) 84°/61°F (29°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) 89°/79°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Brasilia Dhaka
Jan 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C)
Feb 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C)
Apr 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C)
May 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C)
Jun 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C)
Jul 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C)
Nov 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C)
Dec 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Bangladesh

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

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Brazil

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

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 Brazil?

Yes — Bangladesh is on average about 27% cheaper than Brazil. 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 BDT1,682,591 in Bangladesh on a R$379,035 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, 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?

Brazil generally does better on safety, though Bangladesh leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil.

How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Brazil?

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bangladesh leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 21.4 in Brazil. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.

What language do they speak in Bangladesh?

The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR BD
Population 217,240,060 165,650,475
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Languages Portuguese Bengali
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +55 +880
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190 999