Moving to Bangladesh from Pakistan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Pakistan to Bangladesh? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Pakistan to Bangladesh, you would find that Bangladesh is 3.2% more expensive than Pakistan overall. A PKR20,828,685 salary in Pakistan would need to be roughly BDT11,046,438 in Bangladesh to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Bengali.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
What does your salary buy?
PKR20,828,685 → BDT11,046,438
To maintain the same standard of living in Bangladesh
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 14.7% less
Groceries
pay 29.8% more
Transportation
pay 24.7% more
Housing
pay 15.9% less
Childcare
pay 16.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 23.2% more
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 Pakistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Pakistan generally does better on safety, though Bangladesh leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bangladesh performs significantly better than Pakistan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Bangladesh generally does better on infrastructure, though Pakistan leads in electricity per capita.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Pakistan leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bangladesh generally does better on family life, though Pakistan leads in education spending.
Data: Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Islamabad | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) | 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) | 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) |
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| Month | Islamabad | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) |
| Feb | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) | 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) |
| Mar | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) | 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) | 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) |
| May | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) | 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) |
| Jul | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) | 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) |
| Aug | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) | 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) |
| Sep | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) | 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) |
| Oct | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) |
| Nov | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) | 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) |
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Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.
Pakistan passport holder visiting Bangladesh
Visa Required
Bangladesh passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 Pakistan?
On average Bangladesh is around 20% pricier than Pakistan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Bangladesh?
Budget about BDT2,761,610 for 3 months in Bangladesh (based on a PKR20,828,685 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?
Pakistan 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 4.2 in Pakistan.
How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Pakistan?
Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).
What's the weather like in Bangladesh compared to Pakistan?
The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.
What language do they speak in Bangladesh?
The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.
