Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Paraguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,522 Gs (Taka 709) | Taka 324 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,962 Gs (Taka 492) | Taka 492 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,649 Gs (Taka 189) | Taka 196 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,647 Gs (Taka 99) | Taka 92 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,581 Gs (Taka 203) | Taka 132 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,369 Gs (Taka 214) | Taka 78 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,460 Gs (Taka 305) | Taka 608 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,306 Gs (Taka 243) | Taka 223 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,322 Gs (Taka 139) | Taka 33 | + 325% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,627 Gs (Taka 99) | Taka 384 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,973 Gs (Taka 701) | Taka 1,400 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,973 Gs (Taka 179) | Taka 111 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,800 Gs (Taka 42) | Taka 70 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Paraguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,365,820 Gs (Taka 65,157) | Taka 43,758 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,518,300 Gs (Taka 37,584) | Taka 25,202 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 328,816 Gs (Taka 4,907) | Taka 3,035 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,289,850 Gs (Taka 49,099) | Taka 22,952 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,976,380 Gs (Taka 29,496) | Taka 18,549 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 246,035 Gs (Taka 3,672) | Taka 7,137 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,756 Gs (Taka 1,459) | Taka 1,213 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,652,160 Gs (Taka 39,582) | Taka 31,061 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (Taka 14,129) | Taka 17,904 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,945 Gs (Taka 462) | Taka 417 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,297 Gs (Taka 303) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Paraguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 388,682 Gs (Taka 5,801) | Taka 2,410 | + 141% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 301,974 Gs (Taka 4,507) | Taka 3,066 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 644,237 Gs (Taka 9,615) | Taka 6,410 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 356,592 Gs (Taka 5,322) | Taka 4,273 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Paraguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,238,600 Gs (Taka 1,152,729) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,360 Gs (Taka 125) | Taka 107 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (Taka 2,775) | Taka 2,440 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Paraguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (Taka 319) | Taka 285 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (Taka 804) | Taka 513 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 135,839 Gs (Taka 2,027) | Taka 1,500 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,793 Gs (Taka 415) | Taka 425 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (Taka 306) | Taka 333 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,107 Gs (Taka 449) | Taka 376 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,037 Gs (Taka 224) | Taka 85 | + 164% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,792 Gs (Taka 236) | Taka 89 | + 165% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65,727 Gs (Taka 981) | Taka 445 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Paraguay | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74,865 Gs (Taka 1,117) | Taka 1,308 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78,058 Gs (Taka 1,165) | Taka 852 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 154,165 Gs (Taka 2,301) | Taka 1,768 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 196,658 Gs (Taka 2,935) | Taka 2,051 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 41,674 Gs (Taka 622) | Taka 999 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,201 Gs (Taka 361) | Taka 248 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15,145 Gs (Taka 226) | Taka 564 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (Taka 83,451) | Taka 35,756 | + 133% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (Taka 24) | Taka 2.94 | + 726% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 242,016 Gs (Taka 3,612) | Taka 2,601 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,861 Gs (Taka 147) | Taka 292 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,302 prices entered by 308 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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