Moving to Bangladesh from Mauritius

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mauritius to Bangladesh — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Mauritius to Bangladesh, you would find that Bangladesh is 51.7% cheaper than Mauritius overall. A MUR3,567,750 salary in Mauritius would need to be roughly BDT5,465,068 in Bangladesh to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Bengali.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Mauritius to Bangladesh.

What does your salary buy?

MUR3,567,750 BDT5,465,068

To maintain the same standard of living in Bangladesh

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 59.7% less

Groceries

pay 35.8% less

Transportation

pay 46.5% less

Housing

pay 65.2% less

Childcare

pay 78.4% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 19.7% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 MUR = 2.58 BDT (June 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

How Mauritius and Bangladesh stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MU
2.2
BD
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MU
9.7
BD
18.6

Mauritius performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MU
$1,566
BD
$198
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MU
12.0
BD
6.7

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius 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

MU
28.0
BD
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MU
3.5t
BD
0.7t

Mauritius 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

MU
25.7
BD
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MU
22.0%
BD
5.7%

Mauritius generally does better on infrastructure, though Bangladesh leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MU
6.1%
BD
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MU
$26,600
BD
$8,200

Mauritius 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

MU
74.9 yrs
BD
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MU
12.1
BD
30.4

Mauritius performs better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.

Data: Mauritius Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Louis Rain: 28.0 in/yr (711 mm)
85° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Louis Dhaka
Jan–Mar 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) 84°/61°F (29°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) 89°/79°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Port Louis Dhaka
Jan 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C)
Feb 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C)
Mar 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C)
Apr 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C)
May 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C)
Jun 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C)
Jul 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C)
Aug 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C)
Sep 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C)
Oct 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C)
Nov 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C)
Dec 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C)

Data: Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritius 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.

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Bangladesh

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

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Mauritius

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

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 Mauritius?

Generally yes: Bangladesh runs about 41% cheaper than Mauritius on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Bangladesh?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a MUR3,567,750 comparable salary, that's around BDT1,366,267 in Bangladesh for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Bangladesh?

With 7.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bangladesh can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Mauritius and Bangladesh.

Is Bangladesh safe for expats?

Mauritius performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Mauritius.

How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Mauritius?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 12.0 in Mauritius. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).

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

The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 85°F in Port Louis. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Port Louis gets 28.0 in.

What language do they speak in Bangladesh?

The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.

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At a Glance

MU BD
Population 1,308,222 165,650,475
Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR) Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole Bengali
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +230 +880
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 999