Moving to Bangladesh from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Uzbekistan to Bangladesh — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Bangladesh, you would find that Bangladesh is 25.2% cheaper than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS900,475,986 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly BDT6,407,748 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 70°F in Tashkent, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Uzbekistan to Bangladesh.

What does your salary buy?

UZS900,475,986 BDT6,407,748

To maintain the same standard of living in Bangladesh

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 46.0% less

Groceries

pay 12.1% less

Transportation

pay 16.9% more

Housing

pay 34.2% less

Childcare

pay 82.7% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 25.0% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 UZS = 0.0102 BDT (June 2026)

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

How Uzbekistan and Bangladesh stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
BD
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
BD
18.6

Uzbekistan performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UZ
$749
BD
$198
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
BD
6.7

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bangladesh leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

UZ
117.0
BD
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
BD
0.7t

Bangladesh performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UZ
26.0
BD
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
BD
5.7%

Uzbekistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Bangladesh leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UZ
4.5%
BD
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
BD
$8,200

Uzbekistan performs better than Bangladesh across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UZ
75.3 yrs
BD
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
BD
30.4

Uzbekistan performs better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.

Data: State Tax Committee, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tashkent Rain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tashkent Dhaka
Jan–Mar 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) 84°/61°F (29°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) 89°/79°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Tashkent Dhaka
Jan 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C)
Feb 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C)
Mar 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C)
May 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C)
Jun 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C)
Jul 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C)
Aug 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C)
Sep 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C)
Dec 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan 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.

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa Required
Uzbekistan passport holders need a visa to enter Bangladesh.
Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bangladesh passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Uzbekistan.

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 Uzbekistan?

Generally yes: Bangladesh runs about 30% cheaper than Uzbekistan 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 UZS900,475,986 comparable salary, that's around BDT1,601,937 in Bangladesh for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, 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 Uzbekistan and Bangladesh.

Is Bangladesh safe for expats?

Uzbekistan performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.

How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan 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 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

What's the weather like in Bangladesh compared to Uzbekistan?

The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Bangladesh?

The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ BD
Population 31,104,937 165,650,475
Currency Uzbekistan Som (UZS) Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Languages Russian, Uzbek Bengali
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +998 +880
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 999