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Real loses 4.4% buying power in Paraguay: impact on your trip
Guia 3 newsroom · edited by Annie GrellmannPortuguêsEspañol
The real fell 4.4% against the guarani between Oct 1 and Nov 1, 2026, reducing its purchasing power at the border.
Between October 1 and November 1, 2026, the real lost 4.4% of its value against the guarani (R$ 1 = 1,077 guaranis). This depreciation means that, to buy the same product in Ciudad del Este, you will need 4.4% more reais.
The dollar rate is at R$ 5.40, one of the highest levels in our 168-day series, indicating overall weakness of the real. Because the dollar and the real are different currencies, the R$ 5.40 rate should not be confused with a direct conversion to guarani or peso.
For those crossing the border to shop, the practical effect is simple: increase the amount of cash or your card limit to offset the loss of purchasing power. Remember that the US$ 500 duty-free allowance for purchases in Paraguay remains valid, but the amount in reais needed to reach that allowance has risen.
What this means for you:
- Carry about 4% more cash or adjust your shopping budget.
- Check the real’s exchange rate before you leave, as fluctuations can change the final cost.
- Verify the status of the US$ 500 allowance on the Receita website before crossing the border.
Read also: Paraguay shopping allowance: US$ 500 and Receita rules
Frequently asked questions
- How much more should I bring in reais because of the 4.4% depreciation?
- Bring roughly 4% more than you had planned before the 4.4% drop in the real.
- Did the US$ 500 allowance change with the depreciation?
- The allowance remains US$ 500, but the amount in reais needed to reach it increased by 4.4%.
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