Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 27% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31,938 Gs (Taka 408) | Taka 266 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28,523 Gs (Taka 364) | Taka 345 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,416 Gs (Taka 107) | Taka 165 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,890 Gs (Taka 62) | Taka 75 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,490 Gs (Taka 147) | Taka 113 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,831 Gs (Taka 113) | Taka 48 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,106 Gs (Taka 231) | Taka 567 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,244 Gs (Taka 131) | Taka 170 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,145 Gs (Taka 78) | Taka 26 | + 198% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,107 Gs (Taka 65) | Taka 391 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,965 Gs (Taka 459) | Taka 1,758 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,233 Gs (Taka 131) | Taka 105 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,728 Gs (Taka 35) | Taka 40 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,863,590 Gs (Taka 49,338) | Taka 63,175 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,607,980 Gs (Taka 33,304) | Taka 37,902 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 375,745 Gs (Taka 4,798) | Taka 3,909 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,427,560 Gs (Taka 31,000) | Taka 40,867 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,475,620 Gs (Taka 18,843) | Taka 18,408 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268,588 Gs (Taka 3,430) | Taka 3,440 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 149,515 Gs (Taka 1,909) | Taka 1,196 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,015,670 Gs (Taka 25,740) | Taka 36,941 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 704,774 Gs (Taka 9,000) | Taka 15,539 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,660 Gs (Taka 264) | Taka 434 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15,300 Gs (Taka 195) | Taka 852 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 302,137 Gs (Taka 3,858) | Taka 1,999 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 222,830 Gs (Taka 2,846) | Taka 2,365 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 459,329 Gs (Taka 5,866) | Taka 6,217 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 345,251 Gs (Taka 4,409) | Taka 4,173 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 38% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,789,200 Gs (Taka 1,121,058) | Taka 2,828,290 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,121 Gs (Taka 78) | Taka 96 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,772 Gs (Taka 1,925) | Taka 2,639 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32,222 Gs (Taka 411) | Taka 205 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44,530 Gs (Taka 569) | Taka 492 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,691 Gs (Taka 1,528) | Taka 1,102 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21,580 Gs (Taka 276) | Taka 345 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,210 Gs (Taka 245) | Taka 172 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,694 Gs (Taka 303) | Taka 415 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,776 Gs (Taka 74) | Taka 84 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,681 Gs (Taka 111) | Taka 137 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,715 Gs (Taka 584) | Taka 167 | + 250% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84,438 Gs (Taka 1,078) | Taka 1,163 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,579 Gs (Taka 901) | Taka 890 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 125,594 Gs (Taka 1,604) | Taka 2,107 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 145,605 Gs (Taka 1,859) | Taka 1,945 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,933 Gs (Taka 382) | Taka 600 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,629 Gs (Taka 187) | Taka 290 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,668 Gs (Taka 85) | Taka 562 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,294,910 Gs (Taka 42,076) | Taka 35,756 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 764 Gs (Taka 10) | Taka 1.67 | + 486% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199,311 Gs (Taka 2,545) | Taka 1,882 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,594 Gs (Taka 148) | Taka 271 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,204 prices entered by 284 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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