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City guide · Updated June 2026
AsiaBangladesh22.3° · 91.8°
Chittagong,Bangladesh.
Bangladesh's bustling port city with maritime charm and historic colonial heritage.
Chittagong · BD
ChittagongBangladesh
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Shah Amanat International Airport (CZB)NEAREST AIRPORT
Population
2,669,431.4
Total residents
Global rank
#1,108
Wanderlust index
Best time
November to February, when…
Peak window
Time zone
Asia/Dhaka
Local time
Currency
Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Money in use
Language
Bengali
Spoken locally
01 · Overview
About Chittagong
Bangladesh's bustling port city with maritime charm and historic colonial heritage.
Chittagong is Bangladesh's second-largest city and primary seaport, situated along the Bay of Bengal. Known for its rich maritime history, diverse architecture blending colonial relics with modern development, and vibrant local culture, it serves as a major commercial and industrial hub. The city offers stunning hilltop views, ancient Buddhist temples, and authentic Bengali experiences.
02 · Wanderlust scorecard
How Chittagong scores
Ratings run 0 to 5 unless marked. They come from our AI-assisted research and are refreshed on a rolling basis.
4
/ 5
Cost of living
Affordability, 0–5. Higher means cheaper.
3.2
/ 5
Leisure
Leisure rating, 0–5.
5
Mbps
Connectivity
Median internet speed.
3.3
/ 5
Safety
Safety rating, 0–5. Higher is safer.
2.9
/ 5
Overall livability
Overall rating, 0–5.
2.5
/ 5
Air quality
Air-quality rating, 0–5. Higher is cleaner.
5.7
index
Index score
Wanderlust ranking, 0–10: overall, safety, internet, cost, leisure and air quality, weighted.
03 · Weather & when to go
Best time to visit Chittagong
Current weather and the forecast, and the months our research rates best for a visit.
Month by month
Best months Either side Other months
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Sweet spot: November to February, when temperatures are cooler and humidity lower..
More cities for these months: Where to go in January · Where to go in February · Where to go in November · Where to go in December
04 · Things to do
Things to do in Chittagong
Top sights from our AI-assisted research, and other places we have photos of.
Top sight
Top sight
Chatteshwari Temple
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Top sight
Bayazid Bostami Tomb and Khanqah
05 · Monthly cost of living
Cost of living in Chittagong
Estimated monthly totals in USD from our AI-assisted research, one per profile. Treat them as a starting point for a budget, not a quote.
$1,200
estimated monthly spend · USDProfileExpat
Price references — vs. profile benchmarks
Nomadmonthly spend · USD
$900
-25%
Expatmonthly spend · USD
$1,200
baseline
Familymonthly spend · USD
$2,100.1
+75%
Localmonthly spend · USD
$486.9
-59%
Median fiber speeddownload · Mbps
5
Mbps
06 · Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Chittagong
Neighborhoods our AI-assisted research lists as popular with visitors.
Halishahar
Agrabad
Kotwali
Nasirabad
07 · Insider tips
Sights and neighbourhoods, with a tip each.
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08 · Practical notes
Practical information for Chittagong
The essentials from this guide's data, in one place.
01
Getting there
- Nearest airport — Shah Amanat International Airport (CZB)
02
Money
- Currency — Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
- Affordability — 4/5 on the Wanderlust index (higher is cheaper)
03
Internet
- Median speed — 5 Mbps
- Internet score — 1.1/5
04
Safety
- Safety score — 3.3/5 from our AI-assisted research
05
Language
- Primary language — Bengali
06
Timing
- Best window — November to February, when temperatures are cooler and humidity lower.
- Time zone — Asia/Dhaka
Questions
Frequently asked, plainly answered.
The quick answers travelers want before they commit to flights, neighborhoods, and how long to stay.
Is Chittagong safe for travelers?+
Chittagong has a safety rating of 3.3 out of 5.
What is the best time to visit Chittagong?+
The best time to visit Chittagong is November to February, when temperatures are cooler and humidity lower..
How expensive is Chittagong?+
Chittagong has an affordability score of 4 out of 5, where 5 is most affordable.
What is the internet speed in Chittagong?+
Chittagong has an average internet speed of 5 Mbps.
What currency does Chittagong use?+
The currency used in Chittagong is Bangladeshi Taka (BDT).
What language is spoken in Chittagong?+
The primary language spoken in Chittagong is Bengali.
Work-ready layer
Coworking spots and laptop-friendly anchors.
Real coworking spaces, laptop-friendly cafés, and libraries mapped near the center of the city — the closest, best-rated desks first.
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