Makild nomad city guide

Chattogram, Bangladesh

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

Coast
Monthly estimateINR 74,000
Studio rentINR 18,000-INR 34,000
Internet50 Mbps
Safety54/100
Air qualityHeavy pollution risk (29)
PowerOutage risk (40)
CoworkingLimited work spots (46)
Best seasonDec-Mar
Minimum stay1-6 months

Nomad fit in Chattogram

Chattogram 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 Chittagong central districts. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 35-70 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1 month and common lease flexibility of 1-6 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips

Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.

The best timing is usually Dec-Mar. Watch out for peak heat/rainy season when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

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

Cleanliness
Challenging (34)
Crime rate
Elevated (48)
Air quality
Heavy pollution risk (29)
Power reliability
Outage risk (40)
Mobile data / eSIM
Patchy / slower (52)
Coworking / cafe work
Limited work spots (46)
Healthcare access
Limited access (32)
English usability
Manageable (58)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (62)
Airport access
Good airport access (80)
Accommodation availability
Some monthly options (62)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash often needed (50)
Food delivery / convenience
Limited convenience (52)
Social / nomad community
Small community (46)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (78)
Tap water / water quality
Avoid tap water (22)
Political/civil stability
High disruption risk (40)

Cost breakdown

Rent range
INR 18,000-INR 34,000 / month
Food estimate/person
INR 19,500 / month
Utilities + WiFi
INR 5,600 / month
Cab estimate
INR 170 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai
INR 32,000 roundtrip estimate, 3-6h nonstop/one stop

Common food prices

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

Eggs
INR 140 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 360 / kg
Rice
INR 80 / kg
Milk
INR 90 / litre
Local lunch
INR 210 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 105 / cup

Country context

Country
Bangladesh
Airport code
CGP
GDP per person estimate
$9,000
City conservatism estimate
59/100

All table data for Chattogram

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person
INR 74,000
Studio/1BHK rent range
INR 18,000-INR 34,000 / month
Average rent
INR 26,000
Rent per sq ft/month
INR 46 / sq ft
Apartment size
35-70 sqm
Average apartment size
53 sqm / 570 sq ft
Deposit
1 month
Minimum contract
1-6 months
Areas to start with
Chittagong central districts

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person
INR 19,500
Common food basket
Eggs INR 140, chicken INR 360/kg, rice INR 80/kg, milk INR 90/L
Eggs
INR 140 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 360 / kg
Rice
INR 80 / kg
Milk
INR 90 / litre
Local lunch
INR 210 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 105 / cup
Cab estimate
INR 170 per 5 km
Utilities
INR 4,500 / month
Home Wi-Fi
INR 1,100 / month
Internet speed
50 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code
CGP
Flight from Mumbai
INR 32,000 roundtrip estimate, 3-6h nonstop/one stop
Flight duration estimate
~4.5h one-way
Airport distance
10.1 km from city coordinate
Best season
Dec-Mar
Avoid / bad season
Peak heat/rainy season
Scenic places
Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips
Scenic description
Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs
INR 74,000/month, 50 Mbps, 54/100 safety
General safety estimate
54/100
Women safety estimate
60/100
City conservatism estimate
59/100
Beach access
Yes
Development estimate
Emerging (45)
Cleanliness
Challenging (34)
Crime rate
Elevated (48)
Air quality
Heavy pollution risk (29)
Power reliability
Outage risk (40)
Mobile data / eSIM
Patchy / slower (52)
Coworking / cafe work
Limited work spots (46)
Healthcare access
Limited access (32)
English usability
Manageable (58)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (62)
Airport access
Good airport access (80)
Accommodation availability
Some monthly options (62)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash often needed (50)
Food delivery / convenience
Limited convenience (52)
Social / nomad community
Small community (46)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (78)
Tap water / water quality
Avoid tap water (22)
Political/civil stability
High disruption risk (40)
City population
3,920,222
City coordinates
22.3384, 91.83168

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
59/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
GeoNames ID
1205733
Search phrase
Chattogram Bangladesh Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips
Data quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | 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
Chattogram
Country Code
BD
Country
Bangladesh
Iata
CGP
Rent Low
18000
Rent High
34000
Internet
50
Food Daily
1300
Cab5km
170
Utilities
4500
Wifi
1100
Flight Inr
32000
Flight Time
3-6h nonstop/one stop
Area
Chittagong central districts
Size
35-70 sqm
Deposit
1 month
Minimum
1-6 months
Best Season
Dec-Mar
Avoid Season
Peak heat/rainy season
Safety
54
City Conservative
59
Country Gdp Pc
9000
Country Gdp B
80
Title Name
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Scenic
Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips
Scenic Description
Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.
Average Rent
26000
Average Sqm
53
Monthly Estimate
74000
Search Phrase
Chattogram Bangladesh Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips
Latitude
22.3384
Longitude
91.83168
Population
3920222
Geo Name Id
1205733
Airport Distance Km
10.053640557420309
Data Quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv
Timezone
Asia/Dhaka

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