Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Bangladesh
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To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
BDT 55,260 a month in Bangladesh (US$445)
Everyday prices in Bangladesh are about 1.2× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | BDT 27,630 (US$223) |
| Rs 100,000 | BDT 55,260 (US$445) |
| Rs 200,000 | BDT 110,520 (US$890) |
| Rs 400,000 | BDT 221,050 (US$1,780) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Bangladesh | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 18° / 30°C (Dhaka) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 29 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 10,200 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 2.3 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | -0.94 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 74.9 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 69 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | Bengali |
Green marks where Bangladesh does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A densely populated, low-lying delta country with a large garment industry, a monsoon climate and very low living costs. Editorial
Daily life is mostly in Bengali; plan to learn it, especially for jobs outside international companies.
Visas for Pakistanis
- Visiting: Pakistani passport holders need a visa arranged in advance. All visa-free countries.
- Living there: you need a residence route (work, study, family or investment). Rules change often; check the official site: visa.gov.bd.
- Scholarships in Bangladesh
Questions
How much money do I need in Bangladesh compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about BDT 55,260 a month in Bangladesh (about US$450), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Bangladesh are about 1.2 times those in Pakistan.
Is Bangladesh safer than Pakistan?
Bangladesh records 2.3 intentional homicides per 100,000 people a year, against 4.3 in Pakistan (UNODC via the World Bank). Political stability scores are -0.94 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Bangladesh?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (visa.gov.bd). For a short visit, Pakistani passport holders currently need visa required.
Figures from the World Bank (CC BY 4.0) and NASA POWER, with today's exchange rates. National averages hide differences between cities. Not immigration advice.