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Real loses value: what it means for border shoppers
Guia 3 newsroom · edited by Annie GrellmannPortuguêsEspañol
The real fell 4.6% in Paraguay between 09/30/2026 and 10/31/2026, making border purchases more expensive.
Between September 30 and October 31, 2026, the purchasing power of the real in Paraguay (measured in guaraníes) dropped 4.6%, while in Argentina the depreciation was 2.5%. In the last 24 hours, the dollar rose 0.7%, quoted at R$ 5.40, one of the highest values in our 167-day series.
The official rate used was: US$ 1 = R$ 5.40; R$ 1 = 1,077 guaraníes; R$ 1 = 285 Argentine pesos. The guaraní and the Argentine peso are local currencies, different from the dollar, so the dollar exchange rate should not be confused with the direct conversion to these currencies.
For those planning to cross the border to shop, the real's depreciation means each real buys fewer guaraníes. For example, before the drop, R$ 1 was about 1.13 guaraníes; after the drop, the rate is 1,077 guaraníes, reducing purchasing power by roughly 4.6%.
What this means for you: if you intend to shop in Ciudad del Este, adjust your budget by about 5% less than previously planned, or consider taking dollars or Argentine pesos, which may offer a better exchange ratio. Check the current rate on the official website before crossing, as the dollar value can change quickly.
Source: Guia 3 – Exchange and real purchasing power data at the border (09/30 to 10/31/2026).
Read also: Purchase quota in Paraguay: US$ 500 and customs rules
Frequently asked questions
- What was the real's variation in Paraguay during the analyzed period?
- The real lost **4.6%** of purchasing power in guaraníes between 09/30/2026 and 10/31/2026.
- What dollar rate was used in the calculation?
- The official rate considered was **US$ 1 = R$ 5.40**.
- How does the depreciation affect my border purchases?
- With the drop, each real buys fewer guaraníes, reducing purchasing power by about **5%**; adjust your budget or use dollars/pesos to improve the exchange ratio.
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