Moving to Bangladesh from Vietnam
What to Expect
Considering a move from Vietnam to Bangladesh? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Vietnam to Bangladesh, you would find that Bangladesh is 50.6% cheaper than Vietnam overall. A ₫1,900,000,000 salary in Vietnam would need to be roughly BDT4,470,000 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.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Vietnam and Bangladesh.
What does your salary buy?
₫1,900,000,000 → BDT4,470,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Bangladesh
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 14.8% less
Groceries
pay 36.9% less
Transportation
pay 21.8% more
Housing
pay 74.3% less
Childcare
pay 91.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 32.3% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
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 28% less than cities in Vietnam.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Vietnam to Bangladesh.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bangladesh compared to Vietnam.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vietnam 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
Vietnam 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
Vietnam 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
Vietnam 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
Vietnam 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
Vietnam generally does better on family life, though Bangladesh leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance (2016), National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Hanoi | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) | 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) | 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) |
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| Month | Hanoi | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) |
| Feb | 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) | 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) |
| Mar | 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) | 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) | 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) |
| May | 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) | 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) |
| Jul | 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) | 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) |
| Aug | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) | 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) |
| Sep | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) | 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) |
| Oct | 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) |
| Nov | 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) | 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) |
Data:
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.
Vietnam passport holder visiting Bangladesh
Visa Required
Bangladesh passport holder visiting Vietnam
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 Vietnam?
On average Bangladesh is about 51% less expensive than Vietnam, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Bangladesh?
Budget about BDT1,117,500 for 3 months in Bangladesh (based on a ₫1,900,000,000 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?
Vietnam performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Vietnam.
How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Vietnam?
Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bangladesh leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 11.1 in Vietnam. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).
What's the weather like in Bangladesh compared to Vietnam?
The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 82°F in Hanoi. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Hanoi gets 64.1 in.
What language do they speak in Bangladesh?
The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.
