Moving to Bangladesh from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to Bangladesh, you would find that Bangladesh is 44.4% cheaper than Morocco overall. A MAD688,781 salary in Morocco would need to be roughly BDT5,980,541 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 73°F in Rabat, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

MAD688,781 BDT5,980,541

To maintain the same standard of living in Bangladesh

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

Restaurants

pay 49.2% less

Groceries

pay 11.8% less

Transportation

pay 34.9% less

Housing

pay 59.4% less

Childcare

pay 74.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 26.9% less

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Exchange rate: 1 MAD = 13.37 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Morocco to Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
BD
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
BD
18.6

Morocco 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

MA
$606
BD
$198
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
BD
6.7

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bangladesh leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MA
59.0
BD
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
BD
0.7t

Morocco 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

MA
6.4
BD
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
BD
5.7%

Bangladesh generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.1%
BD
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
BD
$8,200

Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MA
73.7 yrs
BD
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
BD
30.4

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

Data: Direction Générale des Impôts, Morocco, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Rabat Rain: 20.6 in/yr (522 mm)
73° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Dhaka
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 84°/61°F (29°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 89°/79°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Rabat Dhaka
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Morocco 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.

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Bangladesh

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

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Morocco

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

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 Morocco?

Yes — Bangladesh is on average about 35% cheaper than Morocco. 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 BDT1,495,135 in Bangladesh on a MAD688,781 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Bangladesh?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bangladesh has 7.1 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?

Morocco performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Morocco?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bangladesh leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Bangladesh?

The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA BD
Population 36,738,229 165,650,475
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Languages Arabic, Berber Bengali
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +212 +880
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 999