Moving to Bangladesh from Japan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Japan to Bangladesh? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Japan to Bangladesh, you would find that Bangladesh is 71.2% cheaper than Japan overall. A ¥12,000,000 salary in Japan would need to be roughly BDT2,700,000 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 69°F in Tokyo, making it significantly warmer.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 62.4% less
Groceries
pay 64.1% less
Transportation
pay 36.3% less
Housing
pay 83.8% less
Childcare
pay 91.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 51.5% 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.
What salary do you need in Bangladesh?
What does your salary buy?
¥12,000,000 → BDT2,700,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Bangladesh
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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 39% less than cities in Japan.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Japan to Bangladesh.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bangladesh compared to Japan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Japan 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 Japan 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
Japan 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
Japan 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
Japan generally does better on employment & economy, though Bangladesh leads in top income tax 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
Japan performs better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), National Tax Agency Japan (2016), National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh (2016), The World Factbook (2013). How we calculate this
Weather in Bangladesh vs Japan
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tokyo | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) | 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) |
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| Month | Tokyo | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) |
| Feb | 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) | 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) |
| Mar | 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) | 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) | 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) |
| May | 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) | 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) |
| Aug | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) |
| Sep | 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) | 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) |
| Oct | 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) |
| Nov | 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) | 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) |
Japan Meteorological AgencyCan you move from Japan to Bangladesh?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Japan 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.
Japan passport holder visiting Bangladesh
Visa on Arrival
Bangladesh passport holder visiting Japan
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 Japan?
On average Bangladesh is about 71% less expensive than Japan, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Bangladesh?
Budget about BDT675,000 for 3 months in Bangladesh (based on a ¥12,000,000 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: 8.1 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?
Japan performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Japan.
How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Japan?
Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 26.5 in Japan. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Japan: 83).
What's the weather like in Bangladesh compared to Japan?
The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 69°F in Tokyo. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Tokyo gets 62.9 in.
What language do they speak in Bangladesh?
The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Japan, the official language is Japanese.
