Bangladesh
South Asia · Asia
Population
173.6M
GDP (Nominal)
$450.0B
Capital City
Dhaka
Currency
BDT (৳)
Avg Salary
$250/mo
Region
South Asia
Livability Index 2026
24.9/100
Cost of Living
3/100
Avg Salary
39.2/100
Safety
42.1/100
Healthcare
45/100
Education
48/100
Overall Livability
Institutional Summary
Bangladesh is a rapidly developing South Asian nation with a massive population and a booming economy, heavily driven by its world-leading textile and garment industry. While the cost of living is exceptionally low, residents face significant challenges such as severe traffic congestion in Dhaka, a high 10.4% inflation rate, and vulnerability to climate change.
Cost of Living
Monthly Rent (1BR)$150
Monthly Groceries$100
Monthly Transport$15
Utilities & Internet$45
Estimated Total Monthly
$310 /person
AI Algorithm Summary
Major Strengths
- • Extremely affordable cost of living
Algorithmic Red Flags
- • Significant safety and crime concerns (Score: 39.2)
Economic Performance
📊 GrowingGDP Per Capita
$2,592
Inflation Rate
10.4%
Unemployment
3.6%
5-Year GDP Trend
Migration & Visa
Employment (E) Visa
Foreign Expert (FE) Visa
Investor (PI) Visa
Visa Difficulty
6/10
PR Eligibility
Available for major foreign investors
Employment Landscape
Avg Monthly Salary
$250
Trending
Top Performing Industries
Textiles & Ready-Made Garments
Agriculture
Pharmaceuticals
Shipbuilding
Social Indicators
Life Expectancy
72.4 Yrs
Literacy Rate
75%
Top Universities (QS Rank)
University of Dhaka#801
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)#851
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