Moving to Bangladesh from United Kingdom
What to Expect
Considering a move from United Kingdom to Bangladesh? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Bangladesh, you would find that Bangladesh is 73.3% cheaper than United Kingdom overall. A £55,958 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly BDT2,990,147 in Bangladesh to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Bengali. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dhaka averages 87°F vs 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between United Kingdom and Bangladesh.
What does your salary buy?
£55,958 → BDT2,990,147
To maintain the same standard of living in Bangladesh
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 80.4% less
Groceries
pay 57.1% less
Transportation
pay 59.4% less
Housing
pay 85.8% less
Childcare
pay 96.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 67.3% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from United Kingdom to Bangladesh.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bangladesh compared to United Kingdom.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom performs better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.
Data: HM Revenue & Customs, 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 | London | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) |
View all months
| Month | London | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) |
Data:
Met Office
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.
United Kingdom passport holder visiting Bangladesh
Visa on Arrival
Bangladesh passport holder visiting United Kingdom
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 United Kingdom?
On average Bangladesh is about 68% less expensive than United Kingdom, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Bangladesh?
Budget about BDT747,537 for 3 months in Bangladesh (based on a £55,958 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?
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom.
How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to United Kingdom?
Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 31.7 in United Kingdom. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).
What's the weather like in Bangladesh compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 60°F in London. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Bangladesh?
The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In United Kingdom, the official language is English.
