Moving to Bangladesh from Ireland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ireland to Bangladesh, you would find that Bangladesh is 74.2% cheaper than Ireland overall. A €65,577 salary in Ireland would need to be roughly BDT2,729,043 in Bangladesh to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Bengali. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dhaka averages 87°F vs 56°F in Dublin, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 BDT2,729,043

To maintain the same standard of living in Bangladesh

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 82.2% less

Groceries

pay 61.3% less

Transportation

pay 63.4% less

Housing

pay 87.4% less

Childcare

pay 91.1% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 68.5% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 140.82 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 Ireland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

IE
2.8
BD
18.6

Ireland performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IE
$8,772
BD
$198
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

IE
40.6
BD
6.7

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland 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

IE
13.0
BD
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IE
6.0t
BD
0.7t

Ireland 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

IE
32.1
BD
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IE
22.2%
BD
5.7%

Ireland 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

IE
4.3%
BD
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IE
$115,600
BD
$8,200

Ireland generally does better on employment & economy, though Bangladesh leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IE
81.7 yrs
BD
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IE
3.5
BD
30.4

Ireland performs better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.

Data: The Office of the Revenue Commissioners, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dublin Rain: 29.8 in/yr (758 mm)
56° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dublin Dhaka
Jan–Mar 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) 84°/61°F (29°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) 89°/79°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Dublin Dhaka
Jan 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C)
Feb 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C)
Mar 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C)
Apr 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C)
May 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C)
Jun 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C)
Jul 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C)
Aug 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C)
Sep 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C)
Oct 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C)
Nov 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C)
Dec 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C)

Data: Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland 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.

Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Bangladesh

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

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Ireland

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

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 Ireland?

On average Bangladesh is about 70% less expensive than Ireland, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Bangladesh?

Budget about BDT682,261 for 3 months in Bangladesh (based on a €65,577 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?

Ireland 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 Ireland.

How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Ireland?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 40.6 in Ireland. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ireland: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 56°F in Dublin. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Dublin gets 29.8 in.

What language do they speak in Bangladesh?

The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.

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At a Glance

IE BD
Population 5,275,004 165,650,475
Currency Euro (€) Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Languages English, Irish Bengali
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +353 +880
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 999