Top expat cities

Bangladesh

Dhaka

#1 Top 5 cities

Dhaka is the most practical choice for most expats in Bangladesh thanks to jobs, embassies, international schools, and the broadest service base, though that comes with heavy traffic and environmental stress.

Country overview

Population

10 356 500

Year-round temperatures

Day: 25°C až 34°C

Night: 14°C až 27°C

Climate

Very warm and humid most of the year with a pronounced monsoon season.

Distance to the sea

250 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Costs

Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 8/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Safety

3/10

Political demonstrations, occasional violent unrest, crime, and terrorism risks require added caution; the strongest emergency and international support in the country is concentrated in Dhaka.

Natural disaster resilience

3/10

Seasonal urban flooding and extreme heat are recurring hazards, while dense construction and limited preparedness increase the potential impact of a major earthquake.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 4/10
Internet stability 4/10
Electricity stability 4/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Teachers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Families
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇨🇳Chinese
  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇯🇵Japanese

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Large international community
  • +Quality services
  • +Airport access
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Traffic congestion
  • −Noise
  • −Higher prices
  • −Less peaceful lifestyle