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Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 23% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,822 Gs (Taka 403) | Taka 303 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,794 Gs (Taka 389) | Taka 420 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,874 Gs (Taka 160) | Taka 237 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,209 Gs (Taka 70) | Taka 76 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,150 Gs (Taka 151) | Taka 106 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,310 Gs (Taka 126) | Taka 59 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,460 Gs (Taka 249) | Taka 355 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,350 Gs (Taka 126) | Taka 154 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,446 Gs (Taka 74) | Taka 25 | + 190% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,530 Gs (Taka 88) | Taka 393 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,943 Gs (Taka 594) | Taka 1,924 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,623 Gs (Taka 130) | Taka 102 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,547 Gs (Taka 48) | Taka 50 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,191,010 Gs (Taka 56,614) | Taka 39,704 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,707,440 Gs (Taka 36,573) | Taka 34,418 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs (Taka 7,039) | Taka 3,564 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,783,590 Gs (Taka 64,619) | Taka 40,144 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,941,540 Gs (Taka 26,227) | Taka 22,336 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,788 Gs (Taka 2,888) | Taka 3,597 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205,077 Gs (Taka 2,770) | Taka 1,468 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,122,370 Gs (Taka 28,670) | Taka 40,792 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,447 Gs (Taka 8,273) | Taka 12,653 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,329 Gs (Taka 356) | Taka 317 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57,524 Gs (Taka 777) | Taka 563 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 330,259 Gs (Taka 4,461) | Taka 2,187 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 344,828 Gs (Taka 4,658) | Taka 2,145 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461,485 Gs (Taka 6,234) | Taka 4,980 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 329,632 Gs (Taka 4,453) | Taka 3,868 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 29% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs (Taka 1,860,665) | Taka 2,393,140 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,055 Gs (Taka 82) | Taka 87 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 126,374 Gs (Taka 1,707) | Taka 3,138 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27,114 Gs (Taka 366) | Taka 272 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,712 Gs (Taka 726) | Taka 579 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (Taka 2,026) | Taka 1,088 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 49,485 Gs (Taka 668) | Taka 319 | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,775 Gs (Taka 240) | Taka 319 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38,519 Gs (Taka 520) | Taka 385 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,336 Gs (Taka 126) | Taka 92 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13,433 Gs (Taka 181) | Taka 117 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,485 Gs (Taka 601) | Taka 270 | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 Gs (Taka 1,351) | Taka 1,216 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69,070 Gs (Taka 933) | Taka 736 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 267,384 Gs (Taka 3,612) | Taka 2,511 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 229,564 Gs (Taka 3,101) | Taka 2,227 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,636 Gs (Taka 400) | Taka 1,143 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,954 Gs (Taka 175) | Taka 322 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,715 Gs (Taka 185) | Taka 420 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,461,800 Gs (Taka 46,763) | Taka 35,756 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Gs (Taka 14) | Taka 13 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 282,319 Gs (Taka 3,814) | Taka 1,592 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8,339 Gs (Taka 113) | Taka 224 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.01351
BDT
/
PYG
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,996 prices entered by 338 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is about the same as in Bangladesh
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