Bangladesh
Rajshahi
#5 Top 5 cities
Rajshahi is one of Bangladesh's more pleasant and less chaotic cities, but its expat appeal rests more on lower costs and calm than on strong international infrastructure.
Country overview
Population
763Â 580
Year-round temperatures
Day: 24°C až 35°C
Night: 11°C až 27°C
Climate
A very warm inland climate with a notably hot spring and summer.
Distance to the sea
370 km
Social atmosphere
4/10
Costs
Housing cost
9/10
Food cost
9/10
Business friendliness
3/10
Safety
4/10
Rajshahi is typically quieter than the largest cities, but foreigners should still account for crime, political unrest, terrorism risk, and limited emergency support outside Dhaka.
Natural disaster resilience
4/10
Rajshahi has lower direct cyclone and storm-surge exposure than coastal cities, but severe heat, drought, river flooding, and seasonal storms remain important hazards.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
5/10
Internet speed
4/10
Internet stability
4/10
Electricity stability
4/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇮🇳Indians
- 🇬🇧British
- 🇺🇸Americans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Lower living costs
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Quiet atmosphere
Cons
- −Smaller expat scene
- −Fewer work opportunities
- −Less dynamic environment