Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 37% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Paraguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs (Taka 503) | Taka 532 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,666 Gs (Taka 403) | Taka 488 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,681 Gs (Taka 136) | Taka 263 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,470 Gs (Taka 70) | Taka 98 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,776 Gs (Taka 150) | Taka 134 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,773 Gs (Taka 124) | Taka 96 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,475 Gs (Taka 197) | Taka 329 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,298 Gs (Taka 131) | Taka 203 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,759 Gs (Taka 73) | Taka 27 | + 167% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,467 Gs (Taka 70) | Taka 530 | - 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,766 Gs (Taka 608) | Taka 1,346 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,828 Gs (Taka 138) | Taka 112 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,431 Gs (Taka 31) | Taka 58 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Paraguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,062,790 Gs (Taka 51,700) | Taka 43,087 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,195,920 Gs (Taka 27,944) | Taka 21,416 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 284,525 Gs (Taka 3,621) | Taka 4,489 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,474,640 Gs (Taka 44,216) | Taka 37,342 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,722,840 Gs (Taka 21,924) | Taka 20,129 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 312,896 Gs (Taka 3,982) | Taka 3,105 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 122,833 Gs (Taka 1,563) | Taka 947 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,371,310 Gs (Taka 30,176) | Taka 36,542 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,189,400 Gs (Taka 15,135) | Taka 16,205 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,602 Gs (Taka 262) | Taka 369 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29,622 Gs (Taka 377) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Paraguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 209,943 Gs (Taka 2,672) | Taka 2,612 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 221,274 Gs (Taka 2,816) | Taka 3,117 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 523,441 Gs (Taka 6,661) | Taka 9,947 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 305,508 Gs (Taka 3,888) | Taka 6,827 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Paraguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,813,800 Gs (Taka 926,577) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,553 Gs (Taka 96) | Taka 91 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172,795 Gs (Taka 2,199) | Taka 1,696 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Paraguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28,073 Gs (Taka 357) | Taka 296 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 63,820 Gs (Taka 812) | Taka 1,395 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 117,038 Gs (Taka 1,489) | Taka 1,191 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43,983 Gs (Taka 560) | Taka 498 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,251 Gs (Taka 245) | Taka 208 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,618 Gs (Taka 313) | Taka 690 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,362 Gs (Taka 132) | Taka 173 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11,223 Gs (Taka 143) | Taka 229 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80,771 Gs (Taka 1,028) | Taka 304 | + 238% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Paraguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68,523 Gs (Taka 872) | Taka 1,410 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,827 Gs (Taka 774) | Taka 885 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Gs (Taka 1,273) | Taka 1,939 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,261 Gs (Taka 1,912) | Taka 3,617 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,926 Gs (Taka 381) | Taka 1,328 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19,333 Gs (Taka 246) | Taka 393 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,492 Gs (Taka 121) | Taka 594 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,546,030 Gs (Taka 57,850) | Taka 35,756 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,165 Gs (Taka 28) | Taka 2.19 | + 1157% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175,247 Gs (Taka 2,230) | Taka 1,057 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,004 Gs (Taka 115) | Taka 270 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,157 prices entered by 265 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 11% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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