Moving to Bangladesh from Canada
What to Expect
Considering a move from Canada to Bangladesh? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Canada to Bangladesh, you would find that Bangladesh is 81.4% cheaper than Canada overall. A CA$110,000 salary in Canada would need to be roughly BDT1,770,000 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 52°F in Ottawa, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Canada and Bangladesh.
What does your salary buy?
CA$110,000 → BDT1,770,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Bangladesh
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 83.0% less
Groceries
pay 68.2% less
Transportation
pay 40.4% less
Housing
pay 92.6% less
Childcare
pay 94.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 61.4% less
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 Bangladesh cost about 59% less than cities in Canada.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bangladesh compared to Canada.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Canada performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Canada generally does better on environment, though Bangladesh leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Canada performs better than Bangladesh across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Canada generally does better on employment & economy, though Bangladesh leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Canada performs better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Canada Revenue Agency (2016), National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh (2016), The World Factbook (2008). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ottawa | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 27°/10°F (-3°/-12°C) | 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/45°F (18°/7°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 41°/25°F (5°/-4°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) |
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| Month | Ottawa | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°/4°F (-6.1°/-15.3°C) | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) |
| Feb | 25°/8°F (-4.1°/-13.3°C) | 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) |
| Mar | 36°/19°F (2.2°/-7.1°C) | 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.6°C) | 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) |
| May | 66°/46°F (19.1°/7.7°C) | 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.7°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) |
| Jul | 80°/60°F (26.5°/15.4°C) | 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) |
| Aug | 77°/57°F (24.9°/14.1°C) | 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) |
| Sep | 67°/48°F (19.5°/9.1°C) | 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) |
| Oct | 54°/37°F (12.5°/3.0°C) | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) |
| Nov | 41°/27°F (4.8°/-2.8°C) | 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.1°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) |
Meteorological Service of CanadaVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Canada 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.
Canada passport holder visiting Bangladesh
Visa on Arrival
Bangladesh passport holder visiting Canada
Visa RequiredData: 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 Canada?
On average Bangladesh is about 81% less expensive than Canada, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Bangladesh?
Budget about BDT442,500 for 3 months in Bangladesh (based on a CA$110,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Bangladesh?
Connectivity is usually fine (Bangladesh: 8.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bangladesh offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Bangladesh safe for expats?
Canada performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Canada.
How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Canada?
Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 28.2 in Canada. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Canada: 91).
What's the weather like in Bangladesh compared to Canada?
The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 52°F in Ottawa. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Ottawa gets 37.1 in.
What language do they speak in Bangladesh?
The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Canada, the official languages are English and French.
