- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 16% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,329 Gs (Taka 414) | Taka 329 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,326 Gs (Taka 400) | Taka 426 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,874 Gs (Taka 168) | Taka 173 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,967 Gs (Taka 70) | Taka 73 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,469 Gs (Taka 162) | Taka 98 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,152 Gs (Taka 143) | Taka 58 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs (Taka 271) | Taka 368 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,263 Gs (Taka 145) | Taka 147 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,770 Gs (Taka 81) | Taka 24 | + 237% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,740 Gs (Taka 95) | Taka 342 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,705 Gs (Taka 660) | Taka 2,486 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,877 Gs (Taka 139) | Taka 101 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,758 Gs (Taka 53) | Taka 46 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,099,050 Gs (Taka 72,006) | Taka 42,612 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,941,620 Gs (Taka 41,540) | Taka 34,991 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs (Taka 7,358) | Taka 3,724 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,196,180 Gs (Taka 73,377) | Taka 42,959 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,766,180 Gs (Taka 24,941) | Taka 25,756 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,788 Gs (Taka 3,019) | Taka 3,716 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205,077 Gs (Taka 2,896) | Taka 2,062 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,753,190 Gs (Taka 38,879) | Taka 43,935 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,659 Gs (Taka 8,652) | Taka 14,666 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,300 Gs (Taka 442) | Taka 291 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66,603 Gs (Taka 941) | Taka 545 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 73% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 300,746 Gs (Taka 4,247) | Taka 2,103 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 330,940 Gs (Taka 4,673) | Taka 2,596 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466,036 Gs (Taka 6,581) | Taka 4,703 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364,953 Gs (Taka 5,154) | Taka 4,026 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs (Taka 1,945,097) | Taka 3,281,160 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,055 Gs (Taka 86) | Taka 92 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 166,714 Gs (Taka 2,354) | Taka 2,448 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,048 Gs (Taka 424) | Taka 297 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,762 Gs (Taka 745) | Taka 476 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (Taka 2,118) | Taka 1,238 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40,063 Gs (Taka 566) | Taka 370 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,006 Gs (Taka 297) | Taka 304 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42,779 Gs (Taka 604) | Taka 360 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,899 Gs (Taka 168) | Taka 87 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,646 Gs (Taka 235) | Taka 110 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,361 Gs (Taka 768) | Taka 320 | + 140% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,802 Gs (Taka 1,381) | Taka 1,533 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,505 Gs (Taka 967) | Taka 787 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258,840 Gs (Taka 3,655) | Taka 3,706 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175,024 Gs (Taka 2,472) | Taka 2,759 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,256 Gs (Taka 371) | Taka 1,315 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,725 Gs (Taka 208) | Taka 332 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,265 Gs (Taka 201) | Taka 547 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,461,800 Gs (Taka 48,885) | Taka 35,756 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (Taka 17) | Taka 14 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243,288 Gs (Taka 3,436) | Taka 2,557 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,748 Gs (Taka 138) | Taka 229 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01412
BDT
/
PYG
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,658 prices entered by 391 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is about the same as in Bangladesh
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