As of November 12, 2026, Bangladesh is cheaper than Pakistan for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $50 in Bangladesh against $55 in Pakistan, a gap of 11.0%. Over the past year Bangladesh has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (−2.1% after inflation, against −5.0%). Bangladesh carries the lower US advisory (Level 2 against Level 3).
| Measure | Bangladesh | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $50 | $55 |
| Lean day | $22 | $22 |
| Comfortable day | $122 | $133 |
| Real change, 12 months | −2.1% | −5.0% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +3.0% | −2.0% |
| Versus 5-year average | +2.4% | −13.3% |
| US advisory | Level 2 · Increased caution | Level 3 · Reconsider travel |
| Ease of travel | 2.2 · Expedition-grade | 2.4 · Expedition-grade |
| Index score | 65 | 51 |
| Best months | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb | Apr, May, Sep, Oct |
| Shoulder months | Mar, Oct | Mar, Nov |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
River deltas, tea hills and the world's largest mangrove forest, with almost no other tourists.
The catchVery little tourism infrastructure, intense crowds and traffic, and periodic political unrest.
Some of the highest mountains on earth and a culture of hospitality, behind a serious advisory.
The catchTerrorism and kidnapping risk drive the advisory, with several regions rated Do Not Travel. Go with a reputable local operator.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.