Moving to Bangladesh from Sweden
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sweden to Bangladesh? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Sweden to Bangladesh, you would find that Bangladesh is 71.1% cheaper than Sweden overall. A SEK693,101 salary in Sweden would need to be roughly BDT3,401,703 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 52°F in Stockholm, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Sweden and Bangladesh.
What does your salary buy?
SEK693,101 → BDT3,401,703
To maintain the same standard of living in Bangladesh
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 81.7% less
Groceries
pay 64.7% less
Transportation
pay 56.3% less
Housing
pay 80.6% less
Childcare
pay 78.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 65.6% 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 Sweden.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sweden 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bangladesh 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
Sweden 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
Sweden 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
Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Sweden leads in gdp per capita.
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
Sweden performs better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.
Data: Skatteverket, 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 | Stockholm | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) | 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) | 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) |
View all months
| Month | Stockholm | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) |
| Feb | 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) | 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) |
| Mar | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) | 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) | 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) |
| May | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) | 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) |
| Jul | 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) | 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) |
| Aug | 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) | 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) |
| Sep | 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) | 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) |
| Oct | 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) |
| Nov | 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) | 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) |
Data:
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sweden 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.
Sweden passport holder visiting Bangladesh
Visa on Arrival
Bangladesh passport holder visiting Sweden
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 Sweden?
On average Bangladesh is about 63% less expensive than Sweden, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Bangladesh?
Budget about BDT850,426 for 3 months in Bangladesh (based on a SEK693,101 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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?
Sweden performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Sweden.
How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Sweden?
Sweden 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 71.5 in Sweden. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sweden: 85).
What's the weather like in Bangladesh compared to Sweden?
The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 52°F in Stockholm. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Stockholm gets 21.5 in.
What language do they speak in Bangladesh?
The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Sweden, the official language is Swedish.
