Makild nomad city guide

Barishal, Bangladesh

Compare Barishal, Bangladesh for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

Central squares
Monthly estimateINR 1,06,750
Studio rentINR 32,300-INR 61,600
Internet71 Mbps
Safety54/100
Air qualityHeavy pollution risk (26)
PowerOutage risk (42)
CoworkingLimited work spots (44)
Best seasonNov-Feb
Minimum stay1-3 months

Nomad fit in Barishal

Barishal is listed in Makild's nomad travel table for people comparing rental cost, internet practicality, visa planning, safety, local transport and seasonal comfort before choosing a medium-stay destination.

The central rental areas tracked for this guide are Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 35-55 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1 month and common lease flexibility of 1-3 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips

A practical city base for comparing daily services, walkable neighborhoods, nearby leisure options, and regional side trips before committing to a longer stay.

The best timing is usually Nov-Feb. Watch out for apr-jun heat; jun-sep monsoon when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

These Makild planning scores summarize day-to-day livability for remote work in Barishal. They are comparison estimates, so verify critical items like healthcare, power backup, water, and safety before booking.

Cleanliness
Challenging (33)
Crime rate
Elevated (47)
Air quality
Heavy pollution risk (26)
Power reliability
Outage risk (42)
Mobile data / eSIM
Workable mobile data (62)
Coworking / cafe work
Limited work spots (44)
Healthcare access
Limited access (30)
English usability
Translation helpful (46)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (58)
Airport access
Easy airport access (82)
Accommodation availability
Some monthly options (57)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash-heavy (38)
Food delivery / convenience
Limited convenience (42)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (30)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (77)
Tap water / water quality
Avoid tap water (23)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (42)

Cost breakdown

Rent range
INR 32,300-INR 61,600 / month
Food estimate/person
INR 24,000 / month
Utilities + WiFi
INR 7,200 / month
Cab estimate
INR 230 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai
INR 23,500 roundtrip estimate, 4-7h direct/one stop

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Barishal, derived from the city food baseline. Check local grocery apps and markets before booking a longer stay.

Eggs
INR 180 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 450 / kg
Rice
INR 95 / kg
Milk
INR 110 / litre
Local lunch
INR 260 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 130 / cup

Country context

Country
Bangladesh
Airport code
BZL
GDP per person estimate
$9,000
City conservatism estimate
54/100

All table data for Barishal

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person
INR 1,06,750
Studio/1BHK rent range
INR 32,300-INR 61,600 / month
Average rent
INR 46,950
Rent per sq ft/month
INR 97 / sq ft
Apartment size
35-55 sqm
Average apartment size
45 sqm / 484 sq ft
Deposit
1 month
Minimum contract
1-3 months
Areas to start with
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person
INR 24,000
Common food basket
Eggs INR 180, chicken INR 450/kg, rice INR 95/kg, milk INR 110/L
Eggs
INR 180 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 450 / kg
Rice
INR 95 / kg
Milk
INR 110 / litre
Local lunch
INR 260 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 130 / cup
Cab estimate
INR 230 per 5 km
Utilities
INR 5,800 / month
Home Wi-Fi
INR 1,400 / month
Internet speed
71 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code
BZL
Flight from Mumbai
INR 23,500 roundtrip estimate, 4-7h direct/one stop
Flight duration estimate
~5.5h one-way
Airport distance
12.8 km from city coordinate
Best season
Nov-Feb
Avoid / bad season
Apr-Jun heat; Jun-Sep monsoon
Scenic places
Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips
Scenic description
A practical city base for comparing daily services, walkable neighborhoods, nearby leisure options, and regional side trips before committing to a longer stay.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs
INR 1,06,750/month, 71 Mbps, 54/100 safety
General safety estimate
54/100
Women safety estimate
60/100
City conservatism estimate
54/100
Beach access
No
Development estimate
Emerging (51)
Cleanliness
Challenging (33)
Crime rate
Elevated (47)
Air quality
Heavy pollution risk (26)
Power reliability
Outage risk (42)
Mobile data / eSIM
Workable mobile data (62)
Coworking / cafe work
Limited work spots (44)
Healthcare access
Limited access (30)
English usability
Translation helpful (46)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (58)
Airport access
Easy airport access (82)
Accommodation availability
Some monthly options (57)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash-heavy (38)
Food delivery / convenience
Limited convenience (42)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (30)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (77)
Tap water / water quality
Avoid tap water (23)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (42)
City population
202,242
City coordinates
22.70497, 90.37013

Country and source context

Country
Bangladesh
Country code
BD
Country cities tracked
81
Country GDP
$80B
GDP per person estimate
$9,000
Country conservatism estimate
54/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
GeoNames ID
1336137
Search phrase
Barishal Bangladesh Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips
Data quality
generated-population-airport
Sources
https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

Complete destination record

City
Barishal
Country Code
BD
Country
Bangladesh
Iata
BZL
Rent Low
32300
Rent High
61600
Internet
71
Food Daily
1600
Cab5km
230
Utilities
5800
Wifi
1400
Flight Inr
23500
Flight Time
4-7h direct/one stop
Area
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Size
35-55 sqm
Deposit
1 month
Minimum
1-3 months
Best Season
Nov-Feb
Avoid Season
Apr-Jun heat; Jun-Sep monsoon
Safety
54
City Conservative
54
Country Gdp Pc
9000
Country Gdp B
80
Title Name
Barishal, Bangladesh
Scenic
Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips
Scenic Description
A practical city base for comparing daily services, walkable neighborhoods, nearby leisure options, and regional side trips before committing to a longer stay.
Latitude
22.70497
Longitude
90.37013
Population
202242
Timezone
Asia/Dhaka
Geo Name Id
1336137
Airport Distance Km
12.8
Data Quality
generated-population-airport
Sources
https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv
Average Rent
46950
Average Sqm
45
Monthly Estimate
106750
Search Phrase
Barishal Bangladesh Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips

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