Moving to Bangladesh from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Luxembourg to Bangladesh, you would find that Bangladesh is 74.5% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €65,579 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly BDT2,159,866 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 56°F in Luxembourg, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,579 BDT2,159,866

To maintain the same standard of living in Bangladesh

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 86.5% less

Groceries

pay 70.1% less

Transportation

pay 50.0% less

Housing

pay 89.5% less

Childcare

pay 95.4% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 59.2% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 141.05 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 Luxembourg.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LU
1.5
BD
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LU
3.9
BD
18.6

Luxembourg 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

LU
$8,808
BD
$198
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.9
BD
6.7

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
BD
0.7t

Luxembourg 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

LU
38.7
BD
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LU
4.0%
BD
5.7%

Luxembourg performs better than Bangladesh across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LU
5.2%
BD
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
BD
$8,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LU
83.0 yrs
BD
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
BD
30.4

Luxembourg performs better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.

Data: Administration des Contributions Directes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Dhaka
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 84°/61°F (29°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 89°/79°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Luxembourg Dhaka
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg 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.

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Bangladesh

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

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

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 Luxembourg?

On average Bangladesh is about 77% less expensive than Luxembourg, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Bangladesh?

Budget about BDT539,966 for 3 months in Bangladesh (based on a €65,579 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?

Luxembourg performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg.

How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Luxembourg?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Bangladesh?

The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

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At a Glance

LU BD
Population 650,364 165,650,475
Currency Euro (€) Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish Bengali
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +352 +880
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 999