Moving to Bangladesh from Serbia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Serbia to Bangladesh? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Serbia to Bangladesh, you would find that Bangladesh is 57.1% cheaper than Serbia overall. A RSD7,694,475 salary in Serbia would need to be roughly BDT4,938,134 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 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Serbia and Bangladesh.
What does your salary buy?
RSD7,694,475 → BDT4,938,134
To maintain the same standard of living in Bangladesh
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Restaurants
pay 76.2% less
Groceries
pay 34.0% less
Transportation
pay 42.5% less
Housing
pay 71.9% less
Childcare
pay 86.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 19.0% less
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 Serbia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Serbia performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.
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 Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
Serbia performs better than Bangladesh 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
Serbia performs better than Bangladesh across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Serbia generally does better on employment & economy, though Bangladesh leads in unemployment 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
Serbia generally does better on family life, though Bangladesh leads in life expectancy.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia, 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 | Belgrade | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) | 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) |
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| Month | Belgrade | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) |
| Feb | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) | 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) |
| Mar | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) | 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) | 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) |
| May | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) | 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) |
| Jul | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) | 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) |
| Aug | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) | 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) |
| Sep | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) | 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) |
| Oct | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) |
| Nov | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) | 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) |
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of SerbiaVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia 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.
Serbia passport holder visiting Bangladesh
Visa on Arrival
Bangladesh passport holder visiting Serbia
Visa RequiredData: 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 Serbia?
On average Bangladesh is about 47% less expensive than Serbia, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Bangladesh?
Budget about BDT1,234,534 for 3 months in Bangladesh (based on a RSD7,694,475 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?
Serbia performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Serbia.
How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Serbia?
Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 28.4 in Serbia. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).
What's the weather like in Bangladesh compared to Serbia?
The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.
What language do they speak in Bangladesh?
The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.
