Moving to Bangladesh from Italy
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Italy to Bangladesh — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Italy to Bangladesh, you would find that Bangladesh is 69.8% cheaper than Italy overall. A €65,700 salary in Italy would need to be roughly BDT3,495,640 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 69°F in Rome, making it significantly warmer.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Italy to Bangladesh.
What does your salary buy?
€65,700 → BDT3,495,640
To maintain the same standard of living in Bangladesh
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 82.2% less
Groceries
pay 61.3% less
Transportation
pay 54.6% less
Housing
pay 79.7% less
Childcare
pay 92.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 51.6% less
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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Italy to Bangladesh.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Italy 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
Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Italy generally does better on environment, though Bangladesh leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Italy 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
Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Italy 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
Italy performs better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.
Data: Italian Revenue Agency, 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 | Rome | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) | 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) |
View all months
| Month | Rome | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) |
| Feb | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) | 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) |
| Mar | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) | 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) | 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) |
| May | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) | 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) |
| Jul | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) | 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) |
| Aug | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) | 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) |
| Sep | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) | 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) |
| Oct | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) |
| Nov | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) | 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) |
Italian Air Force- Department of MeteorologyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.
Italy passport holder visiting Bangladesh
Visa on Arrival
Bangladesh passport holder visiting Italy
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 Italy?
Yes — Bangladesh is on average about 62% cheaper than Italy. 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 BDT873,910 in Bangladesh on a €65,700 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 7.1 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?
Italy performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy.
How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Italy?
Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 42.5 in Italy. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).
What's the weather like in Bangladesh compared to Italy?
The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.
What language do they speak in Bangladesh?
The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.
