Moving to Bangladesh from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Bangladesh, you would find that Bangladesh is 59.5% cheaper than Kazakhstan overall. A KZT34,000,000 salary in Kazakhstan would need to be roughly BDT3,740,000 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 58°F in Almaty, making it significantly warmer.

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Is Bangladesh cheaper than Kazakhstan?

How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 71.0% less

Groceries

pay 36.2% less

Transportation

pay 8.4% more

Housing

pay 76.7% less

Childcare

pay 84.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 21.4% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 KZT = 0.2718 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?

KZT34,000,000 → BDT3,740,000

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 43% less than cities in Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan

Almaty 42%

Bangladesh

Dhaka ★ 24%
Sylhet 23%
Rajshahi 21%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bangladesh compared to Kazakhstan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
2.5
BD
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
BD
18.6

Kazakhstan generally does better on safety, though Bangladesh leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KZ
$1,460
BD
$199
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
37.5
BD
7.2

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan 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

KZ
68.0
BD
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
BD
0.7t

Bangladesh performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KZ
15.3
BD
8.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.6%
BD
5.7%

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
4.8%
BD
3.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$14,692
BD
$2,597

Kazakhstan generally does better on employment & economy, though Bangladesh leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

KZ
74.5 yrs
BD
74.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
7.4
BD
24.4

Kazakhstan generally does better on family life, though Bangladesh leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Tax Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2016), National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh (2016), The World Factbook (2018). How we calculate this

Weather in Bangladesh vs Kazakhstan

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Almaty Rain: 25.2 in/yr (641 mm)
58° / 39°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Almaty Dhaka
Jan–Mar 36°/18°F (2°/-8°C) 84°/61°F (29°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/51°F (22°/11°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/59°F (27°/15°C) 89°/79°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 46°/27°F (8°/-3°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Almaty Dhaka
Jan 30°/12°F (-1.3°/-11.1°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C)
Feb 32°/15°F (0.2°/-9.5°C) 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C)
Mar 45°/28°F (7.1°/-2.4°C) 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C)
Apr 62°/42°F (16.5°/5.6°C) 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C)
May 71°/52°F (21.7°/10.9°C) 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C)
Jun 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C)
Jul 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.6°C) 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C)
Aug 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.3°C) 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C)
Sep 74°/52°F (23.4°/11.0°C) 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C)
Oct 61°/40°F (15.9°/4.6°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C)
Nov 43°/26°F (6.2°/-3.3°C) 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C)
Dec 33°/16°F (0.4°/-8.8°C) 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Can you move from Kazakhstan to Bangladesh?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Bangladesh

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

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bangladesh passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Kazakhstan.

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 Kazakhstan?

On average Bangladesh is about 60% less expensive than Kazakhstan, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Bangladesh?

Budget about BDT935,000 for 3 months in Bangladesh (based on a KZT34,000,000 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?

Kazakhstan generally does better on safety, though Bangladesh leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Kazakhstan.

How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Kazakhstan?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 37.5 in Kazakhstan. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 58°F in Almaty. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Almaty gets 25.2 in.

What language do they speak in Bangladesh?

The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ BD
Population 20,843,754 175,686,899
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Languages Kazakh, Russian Bengali
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +7 +880
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112 999