Moving to Bangladesh from Ghana
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Ghana to Bangladesh — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Ghana to Bangladesh, you would find that Bangladesh is 26.8% cheaper than Ghana overall. A GHS852,274 salary in Ghana would need to be roughly BDT8,182,874 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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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Ghana to Bangladesh.
What does your salary buy?
GHS852,274 → BDT8,182,874
To maintain the same standard of living in Bangladesh
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Restaurants
pay 55.5% less
Groceries
pay 46.8% less
Transportation
pay 34.9% more
Housing
pay 62.0% less
Childcare
pay 77.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 22.0% 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
How Ghana and Bangladesh stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Ghana generally does better on safety, though Bangladesh leads in road traffic deaths.
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 performs significantly better than Ghana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Ghana generally does better on environment, though Bangladesh leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Bangladesh generally does better on infrastructure, though Ghana leads in internet access.
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
Ghana generally does better on employment & economy, though Bangladesh leads in gdp per capita.
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
Ghana generally does better on family life, though Bangladesh leads in life expectancy.
Data: Ghana Revenue 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 | Accra | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) | 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) |
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| Month | Accra | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) |
| Feb | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) | 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) |
| Mar | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) | 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) | 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) |
| May | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) | 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) |
| Jul | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) | 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) |
| Aug | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) | 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) |
| Sep | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) | 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) |
| Oct | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) |
| Nov | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) | 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) |
Ghana Meteorological AgencyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana 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.
Ghana passport holder visiting Bangladesh
Visa Free
Bangladesh passport holder visiting Ghana
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 Ghana?
Generally yes: Bangladesh runs about 12% cheaper than Ghana on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Bangladesh?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a GHS852,274 comparable salary, that's around BDT2,045,718 in Bangladesh for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Bangladesh?
With 7.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bangladesh can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Ghana and Bangladesh.
Is Bangladesh safe for expats?
Ghana generally does better on safety, though Bangladesh leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Ghana.
How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Ghana?
Bangladesh performs significantly better than Ghana across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 6.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 1.4 in Ghana. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).
What's the weather like in Bangladesh compared to Ghana?
The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 88°F in Accra. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Accra gets 29.2 in.
What language do they speak in Bangladesh?
The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Ghana, the official language is English.
