Moving to Bangladesh from Greece

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Greece to Bangladesh, you would find that Bangladesh is 74.5% cheaper than Greece overall. A €67,000 salary in Greece would need to be roughly BDT2,360,000 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 72°F in Athens, making it significantly warmer.

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Is Bangladesh cheaper than Greece?

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

Restaurants

pay 81.0% less

Groceries

pay 55.3% less

Transportation

pay 46.7% less

Housing

pay 85.9% less

Childcare

pay 89.3% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 56.9% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 138.42 BDT (October 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.

What salary do you need in Bangladesh?

What does your salary buy?

€67,000 → BDT2,360,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Bangladesh

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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 46% less than cities in Greece.

Greece

Xanthi 43%
Kavala 42%

Bangladesh

Dhaka ★ 24%
Sylhet 23%
Rajshahi 21%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GR
0.8
BD
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GR
7.3
BD
18.6

Greece 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

GR
$3,454
BD
$199
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

GR
65.8
BD
7.2

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GR
5.0t
BD
0.7t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GR
44.7
BD
8.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GR
20.3%
BD
5.7%

Greece generally does better on infrastructure, though Bangladesh leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GR
8.5%
BD
3.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GR
$26,948
BD
$2,597

Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GR
81.8 yrs
BD
74.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GR
3.2
BD
24.4

Greece performs better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), GSIS, Greece (2016), National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh (2016), The World Factbook (2018). How we calculate this

Weather in Bangladesh vs Greece

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Athens Dhaka
Jan–Mar 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) 84°/61°F (29°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) 89°/79°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Athens Dhaka
Jan 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C)
Feb 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C)
Mar 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C)
Apr 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C)
May 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C)
Jun 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C)
Jul 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C)
Aug 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C)
Sep 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C)
Oct 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C)
Nov 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C)
Dec 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C)

Data: Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service

Can you move from Greece to Bangladesh?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece 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.

Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Bangladesh

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

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Greece

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

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 Greece?

Yes — Bangladesh is on average about 75% cheaper than Greece. 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 BDT590,000 in Bangladesh on a €67,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Bangladesh?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bangladesh has 8.1 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?

Greece performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Greece.

How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Greece?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 65.8 in Greece. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 72°F in Athens. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Athens gets 16.3 in.

What language do they speak in Bangladesh?

The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Greece, the official language is Greek.

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At a Glance

GR BD
Population 10,413,962 175,686,899
Currency Euro (€) Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Languages Greek Bengali
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +30 +880
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 999