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Real loses value: what this means for border shoppers
Guia 3 newsroom · edited by Annie GrellmannPortuguêsEspañol
Between October 10 and November 10, 2026, the real fell 7.3% in Argentina and 2.1% in Paraguay, while the dollar is among the highest levels of the 177-day series.
Between 10/10/2026 and 10/11/2026, the purchasing power of the real decreased by 7.3% in Argentina (in pesos) and 2.1% in Paraguay (in guaraníes). This indicates that, when crossing the border, you will need more reais to buy the same amount of goods in both countries.
The dollar rate used for the calculation was the official (PTAX) rate of US$ 1 = R$ 5.51, which is among the highest values of the last 177 days. Based on this rate, 1 real equals approximately 1,137 guaraníes (using the official rate of 1 USD = 6,500 guaraníes) and 280 Argentine pesos (using the official rate of 1 USD = 1,540 pesos). Important: do not confuse the dollar rate with the direct conversion to guaraní or peso – they are different currencies.
For those planning to shop in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) or in Argentina, the weakening of the real means that electronics, clothing and handicrafts will become more expensive in reais. If the goal is to save, it may be advantageous to bring dollars or exchange before crossing, using the current rate.
What this means for you: when traveling, consider bringing a bit more cash or dollars, as the real is weaker; compare prices in reais, dollars and the local currencies before buying, and check the day’s rate on exchange websites or at border exchange houses.
Source: Guia 3 – Exchange rate and purchasing power data for the real at the border (10/10/2026 to 10/11/2026).
Read also: How much cash can I bring to Argentina and Paraguay?
Frequently asked questions
- What was the variation of the real in Argentina and Paraguay during the period analyzed?
- The real fell 7.3% in Argentina and 2.1% in Paraguay between October 10 and November 10, 2026.
- What dollar rate was used in the calculations?
- US$ 1 = R$ 5.51, which is among the highest values of the 177-day series.
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