Moving to Bangladesh from Cyprus

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cyprus to Bangladesh, you would find that Bangladesh is 68.3% cheaper than Cyprus overall. A €65,579 salary in Cyprus would need to be roughly BDT3,475,865 in Bangladesh to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Bengali.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,579 BDT3,475,865

To maintain the same standard of living in Bangladesh

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 78.5% less

Groceries

pay 59.0% less

Transportation

pay 48.7% less

Housing

pay 81.2% less

Childcare

pay 90.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 50.7% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 141.05 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

The numbers behind daily life in Bangladesh compared to Cyprus.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CY
0.9
BD
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CY
3.9
BD
18.6

Cyprus performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CY
$4,538
BD
$198
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CY
35.5
BD
6.7

Cyprus 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

CY
16.0
BD
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CY
5.4t
BD
0.7t

Cyprus 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

CY
38.6
BD
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CY
32.1%
BD
5.7%

Cyprus 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

CY
6.0%
BD
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CY
$50,600
BD
$8,200

Cyprus 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

CY
79.7 yrs
BD
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CY
8.4
BD
30.4

Cyprus performs better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.

Data: Inland Revenue Department of the Republic of Cyprus, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nicosia Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
80° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nicosia Dhaka
Jan–Mar 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 84°/61°F (29°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/60°F (29°/15°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/71°F (36°/22°C) 89°/79°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Nicosia Dhaka
Jan 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C)
Feb 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C) 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C)
Mar 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C) 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C)
Apr 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C)
May 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C) 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C)
Jun 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C) 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C)
Jul 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C)
Aug 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C)
Sep 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C) 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C)
Oct 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C)
Nov 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C) 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C) 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cyprus 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.

Cyprus passport

Cyprus passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa on Arrival
Cyprus passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Cyprus

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

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 Cyprus?

On average Bangladesh is about 62% less expensive than Cyprus, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Bangladesh?

Budget about BDT868,966 for 3 months in Bangladesh (based on a €65,579 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: 7.1 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?

Cyprus performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Cyprus.

How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Cyprus?

Cyprus 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 35.5 in Cyprus. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cyprus: 81).

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

The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 80°F in Nicosia. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Nicosia gets 13.5 in.

What language do they speak in Bangladesh?

The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Cyprus, the official languages are Greek and Turkish.

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At a Glance

CY BD
Population 1,295,102 165,650,475
Currency Euro (€) Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Languages Greek, Turkish Bengali
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +357 +880
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 999