Moving to Bangladesh from Egypt
What to Expect
Considering a move from Egypt to Bangladesh? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Egypt to Bangladesh, you would find that Bangladesh is 3.1% more expensive than Egypt overall. A EGP3,791,250 salary in Egypt would need to be roughly BDT7,599,213 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.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Egypt and Bangladesh.
What does your salary buy?
EGP3,791,250 → BDT7,599,213
To maintain the same standard of living in Bangladesh
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 20.7% less
Groceries
pay 46.4% more
Transportation
pay 60.3% more
Housing
pay 2.2% less
Childcare
pay 47.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 31.4% more
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 Egypt.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Egypt 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
Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bangladesh leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bangladesh performs significantly better than Egypt across all environment metrics.
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
Egypt generally does better on infrastructure, though Bangladesh leads in water stress level.
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
Egypt 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Egypt generally does better on family life, though Bangladesh leads in life expectancy.
Data: Egyptian Tax Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Cairo | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 70°/51°F (21°/11°C) | 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/65°F (32°/18°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 77°/59°F (25°/15°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) |
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| Month | Cairo | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C) | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) |
| Feb | 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C) | 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) |
| Mar | 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C) | 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C) | 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) |
| May | 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C) | 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) |
| Jul | 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C) | 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) |
| Aug | 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C) | 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) |
| Sep | 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C) | 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) |
| Oct | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) |
| Nov | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C) | 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) |
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA)Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Egypt 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.
Egypt passport holder visiting Bangladesh
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bangladesh passport holder visiting Egypt
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 Egypt?
On average Bangladesh is about 18% less expensive than Egypt, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Bangladesh?
Budget about BDT1,899,803 for 3 months in Bangladesh (based on a EGP3,791,250 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?
Egypt performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in Egypt.
How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Egypt?
Egypt 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 6.8 in Egypt. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Egypt: 70).
What's the weather like in Bangladesh compared to Egypt?
The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 82°F in Cairo. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Cairo gets 1.0 in.
What language do they speak in Bangladesh?
The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Egypt, the official language is Arabic.
