Moving to Bangladesh from South Korea
What to Expect
Considering a move from South Korea to Bangladesh? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from South Korea to Bangladesh, you would find that Bangladesh is 75.7% cheaper than South Korea overall. A ₩100,000,000 salary in South Korea would need to be roughly BDT2,240,000 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 63°F in Seoul, making it significantly warmer.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 67.1% less
Groceries
pay 76.5% less
Transportation
pay 34.7% less
Housing
pay 84.9% less
Childcare
pay 94.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 55.3% 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.
What salary do you need in Bangladesh?
What does your salary buy?
₩100,000,000 → BDT2,240,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Bangladesh
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Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Bangladesh cost about 50% less than cities in South Korea.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bangladesh compared to South Korea.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
South Korea 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 South Korea leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
South Korea generally does better on environment, though Bangladesh leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
South Korea generally does better on infrastructure, though Bangladesh leads in water stress level.
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
South Korea generally does better on employment & economy, though Bangladesh 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
South Korea performs better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2016–2019), National Tax Service, South Korea (2016), National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Bangladesh vs South Korea
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Seoul | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/28°F (6°/-2°C) | 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/56°F (23°/13°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/38°F (12°/4°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) |
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| Month | Seoul | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/22°F (2.1°/-5.5°C) | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) |
| Feb | 41°/26°F (5.1°/-3.2°C) | 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) |
| Mar | 52°/35°F (11.0°/1.9°C) | 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.9°/8.0°C) | 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) |
| May | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.5°C) | 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.7°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) |
| Jul | 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.3°C) | 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) |
| Aug | 86°/73°F (30.0°/22.9°C) | 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) |
| Sep | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.7°C) | 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) |
| Oct | 68°/51°F (20.2°/10.6°C) | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) |
| Nov | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.5°C) | 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 40°/26°F (4.2°/-3.4°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) |
Korea Meteorological AdministrationCan you move from South Korea to Bangladesh?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between South Korea 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.
South Korea passport holder visiting Bangladesh
Visa on Arrival
Bangladesh passport holder visiting South Korea
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 South Korea?
On average Bangladesh is about 76% less expensive than South Korea, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Bangladesh?
Budget about BDT560,000 for 3 months in Bangladesh (based on a ₩100,000,000 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: 8.1 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?
South Korea performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in South Korea.
How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to South Korea?
Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though South Korea leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 26.1 in South Korea. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (South Korea: 89).
What's the weather like in Bangladesh compared to South Korea?
The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 63°F in Seoul. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Seoul gets 55.8 in.
What language do they speak in Bangladesh?
The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In South Korea, the official language is Korean.
