Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Paraguay is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Paraguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45,631 Gs (Taka 694) | Taka 253 | + 174% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33,072 Gs (Taka 503) | Taka 506 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,633 Gs (Taka 207) | Taka 234 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,948 Gs (Taka 106) | Taka 91 | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | 13,871 Gs (Taka 211) | Taka 150 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13,943 Gs (Taka 212) | Taka 78 | + 173% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,790 Gs (Taka 331) | Taka 476 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,025 Gs (Taka 213) | Taka 307 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,974 Gs (Taka 121) | Taka 56 | + 117% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,453 Gs (Taka 98) | Taka 407 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39,292 Gs (Taka 597) | Taka 1,609 | - 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 14,074 Gs (Taka 214) | Taka 136 | + 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,256 Gs (Taka 34) | Taka 72 | - 52% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Paraguay is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Paraguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,087,350 Gs (Taka 77,343) | Taka 40,565 | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,752,820 Gs (Taka 41,851) | Taka 22,239 | + 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 263,569 Gs (Taka 4,007) | Taka 4,221 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,423,320 Gs (Taka 36,842) | Taka 50,272 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,948,160 Gs (Taka 29,618) | Taka 31,111 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 136,193 Gs (Taka 2,071) | Taka 5,000 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 93,782 Gs (Taka 1,426) | Taka 1,266 | + 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,765,370 Gs (Taka 26,839) | Taka 49,805 | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 842,598 Gs (Taka 12,810) | Taka 15,000 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28,578 Gs (Taka 434) | Taka 568 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28,877 Gs (Taka 439) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 66% | |||
Clothes in Paraguay is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Paraguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 333,162 Gs (Taka 5,065) | Taka 2,505 | + 102% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 230,913 Gs (Taka 3,511) | Taka 2,407 | + 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 702,284 Gs (Taka 10,677) | Taka 5,268 | + 103% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 291,207 Gs (Taka 4,427) | Taka 4,284 | + 3% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Paraguay is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Paraguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,411,000 Gs (Taka 1,921,831) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,393 Gs (Taka 112) | Taka 110 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 152,487 Gs (Taka 2,318) | Taka 2,433 | - 5% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Paraguay is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Paraguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37,067 Gs (Taka 564) | Taka 250 | + 125% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 48,493 Gs (Taka 737) | Taka 308 | + 139% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 74,810 Gs (Taka 1,137) | Taka 1,500 | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29,468 Gs (Taka 448) | Taka 360 | + 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,429 Gs (Taka 250) | Taka 191 | + 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,835 Gs (Taka 423) | Taka 794 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,802 Gs (Taka 119) | Taka 158 | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11,086 Gs (Taka 169) | Taka 200 | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37,798 Gs (Taka 575) | Taka 205 | + 180% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Paraguay is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Paraguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89,020 Gs (Taka 1,353) | Taka 1,513 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 59,922 Gs (Taka 911) | Taka 1,024 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149,342 Gs (Taka 2,270) | Taka 3,000 | - 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 236,696 Gs (Taka 3,598) | Taka 3,597 | + 0% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 69,921 Gs (Taka 1,063) | Taka 1,519 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,771 Gs (Taka 377) | Taka 253 | + 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,751 Gs (Taka 148) | Taka 580 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,786,000 Gs (Taka 57,559) | Taka 35,756 | + 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 250 Gs (Taka 3.80) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 144,392 Gs (Taka 2,195) | Taka 2,307 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,000 Gs (Taka 122) | Taka 327 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 774 prices entered by 242 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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