Moving to Bangladesh from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania to Bangladesh, you would find that Bangladesh is 71.5% cheaper than Lithuania overall. A €67,000 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly BDT2,640,000 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 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Lithuania to Bangladesh.

What does your salary buy?

€67,000 → BDT2,640,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Bangladesh

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

Restaurants

pay 79.2% less

Groceries

pay 48.0% less

Transportation

pay 36.4% less

Housing

pay 82.7% less

Childcare

pay 92.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 55.2% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 138.14 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.

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 Lithuania.

Lithuania

Panevezys 39%
Siauliai 36%

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 Lithuania to Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.6
BD
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
BD
18.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
BD
$199
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

LT
44.7
BD
7.2

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania 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

LT
39.0
BD
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
BD
0.7t

Lithuania 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

LT
27.9
BD
8.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
2.2%
BD
5.7%

Lithuania performs better than Bangladesh across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LT
6.7%
BD
3.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$32,959
BD
$2,597

Lithuania 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

LT
77.2 yrs
BD
74.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
2.8
BD
24.4

Lithuania performs better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Dhaka
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 84°/61°F (29°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 89°/79°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Vilnius Dhaka
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania 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.

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Bangladesh

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

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

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 Lithuania?

Yes — Bangladesh is on average about 72% cheaper than Lithuania. 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 BDT660,000 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?

Lithuania 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 2.6 in Lithuania.

How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Lithuania?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 44.7 in Lithuania. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Bangladesh?

The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT BD
Population 2,888,774 175,686,899
Currency Euro (€) Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Languages Lithuanian Bengali
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +370 +880
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 999