Moving to Bangladesh from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Lucia to Bangladesh, and you’d need to navigate life in Bengali.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bangladesh compared to Saint Lucia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
BD
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
BD
18.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
BD
$198
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
BD
6.7

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LC
20.0
BD
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
BD
0.7t

Saint Lucia 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

LC
10.8
BD
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
BD
5.7%

Saint Lucia 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

LC
11.1%
BD
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
BD
$8,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LC
79.0 yrs
BD
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
BD
30.4

Saint Lucia performs better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Dhaka
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Castries Dhaka
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Bangladesh

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

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Required
Bangladesh passport holders need a visa to enter Saint Lucia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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?

Saint Lucia 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 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Saint Lucia?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in health coverage index. There are 6.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

What's the weather like in Bangladesh compared to Saint Lucia?

The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Bangladesh?

The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC BD
Population 167,122 165,650,475
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Languages English Bengali
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1758 +880
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999