Moving to Bangladesh from Thailand
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Thailand to Bangladesh — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Thailand to Bangladesh, you would find that Bangladesh is 50.4% cheaper than Thailand overall. A THB2,519,732 salary in Thailand would need to be roughly BDT5,273,647 in Bangladesh to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Bengali.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Thailand to Bangladesh.
What does your salary buy?
THB2,519,732 → BDT5,273,647
To maintain the same standard of living in Bangladesh
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Restaurants
pay 46.7% less
Groceries
pay 48.1% less
Transportation
pay 37.6% less
Housing
pay 61.0% less
Childcare
pay 91.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 18.0% 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Thailand to Bangladesh, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Thailand and Bangladesh stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bangladesh performs significantly better than Thailand 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 Thailand 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
Thailand 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
Thailand 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
Thailand 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
Thailand performs better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.
Data: The Revenue Department, Government of Thailand, 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 | Bangkok | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/74°F (33°/23°C) | 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 93°/78°F (34°/26°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) |
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| Month | Bangkok | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/70°F (32.0°/21.0°C) | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) |
| Feb | 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.3°C) | 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) |
| Mar | 93°/77°F (33.7°/24.9°C) | 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 95°/79°F (34.9°/26.1°C) | 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) |
| May | 93°/78°F (34.0°/25.6°C) | 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.4°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) |
| Jul | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.0°C) | 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) |
| Aug | 90°/77°F (32.5°/24.9°C) | 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) |
| Sep | 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C) | 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) |
| Oct | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.3°C) | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) |
| Nov | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.1°C) | 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 88°/69°F (31.3°/20.8°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) |
Thai Meteorological DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Thailand 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.
Thailand passport holder visiting Bangladesh
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bangladesh passport holder visiting Thailand
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 Thailand?
Generally yes: Bangladesh runs about 43% cheaper than Thailand on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Bangladesh?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a THB2,519,732 comparable salary, that's around BDT1,318,412 in Bangladesh for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Bangladesh?
With 7.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bangladesh can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Thailand and Bangladesh.
Is Bangladesh safe for expats?
Bangladesh performs significantly better than Thailand across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.8 in Thailand.
How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Thailand?
Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Thailand leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 9.3 in Thailand. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Thailand: 82).
What's the weather like in Bangladesh compared to Thailand?
The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 91°F in Bangkok. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Bangkok gets 59.0 in.
What language do they speak in Bangladesh?
The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Thailand, the official language is Thai.
