WHY STAY IN Dhaka

    A high-energy capital where location determines everything

    Dhaka delivers very low big-city costs, a huge food culture, strong mobile connectivity and exposure to one of Asia’s fastest-moving commercial environments.

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    Is Dhaka Right for You?

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    Remote work reality

    Tax reality

    Hidden considerations

    Healthcare notes

    Visa Reality

    COST OF LIVING

    Monthly Budget Min.

    Monthly Budget Max.

    Average Rent (1BR)

    Food Cost

    Transport Cost

    Coworking Cost

    Utilites Cost

    Gym Cost

    $850

    $1750

    $480

    $220

    $80

    $105

    $105

    $30

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    INTERNET

    Avg. Internet Speed

    Good

    Internet Notes

    CLIMATE

    Avg. Summer Temp.

    Avg. Winter Temp.

    Humidity

    Rain

    Sunshine

    28.6

    19.4

    Very high

    Very High

    Moderate

    Climate Notes

    VISA

    Visa Status

    Visa Type

    Long Stay Possible

    Bangladesh Visa, Long-Stay Permission

    Yes

    Visa requirements may vary depending on your nationality. The information provided here reflects the general visa conditions of the country.

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    Dhaka is best approached as an immersive working city rather than a leisure destination. It is dense, energetic and commercially important, with a growing middle class, expanding café culture and extensive app-based services. Gulshan, Banani and Baridhara provide the easiest infrastructure for international residents, while Dhanmondi offers a more cultural and locally integrated lifestyle. Traffic is the dominant constraint, so a short commute matters more than almost any other choice. Dhaka suits experienced travelers who can create a controlled home-office environment and appreciate the city’s food, people and commercial momentum.

    Dhaka

    Bangladesh / South Asia

    Dhaka

    5.91

    BEST FOR

    budget, business

    QUICK FACTS

    Safety

    Internet

    Tax

    Visa

    Climate

    Healthcare

    : High Risk

    : Good

    : Moderate

    : Visa Required

    : Hot

    : Moderate

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