What is the dollar exchange rate used to calculate purchasing power?

The rate used was US$ 1 = R$ 5.35, which is among the highest in our 164-day series.

How does the real's depreciation affect my purchases in Paraguay?

With the real 5.3% weaker, each real buys fewer guaraníes (R$ 1 = 1,081 guaraníes), so you will need more reais or consider paying in dollars or with a card to get better value.

Dollar at R$ 5.35: High Exchange Rate Reduces Real's Purchasing Power at the Border

The dollar is at R$ 5.35, one of the highest values in our 164-day series, and the real has lost 5.3% of purchasing power in Paraguay over the last 30 days.

The dollar (US$ 1 = R$ 5,35) is among the highest in our 164-day series, indicating that the real is weak.

From 09/27/2026 to 10/28/2026, the real's purchasing power in Paraguay fell 5.3% (R$ 1 = 1,081 guaraníes), while in Argentina the depreciation was 2.0% (R$ 1 = 288 pesos).

What this means for you:

Each real buys fewer guaraníes, so anyone traveling to Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, for shopping should bring more cash or use a card/dollar.
With the dollar high, converting reais to guaraníes is less advantageous; check the day's rate before crossing the border and consider paying in dollars or using a credit card with a good rate.
For those planning to take advantage of the US$ 500 duty-free shopping allowance, remember that the rate used here was the dollar in reais (R$ 5.35).

Source: Guia 3 – Exchange rate and purchasing power data (09/27-10/28/2026).

What is the dollar exchange rate used to calculate purchasing power?: The rate used was US$ 1 = R$ 5.35, which is among the highest in our 164-day series.
How does the real's depreciation affect my purchases in Paraguay?: With the real 5.3% weaker, each real buys fewer guaraníes (R$ 1 = 1,081 guaraníes), so you will need more reais or consider paying in dollars or with a card to get better value.

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Dollar at R$ 5.35: High Exchange Rate Reduces Real's Purchasing Power at the Border

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