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Real loses 2.8% buying power in Paraguay
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie Grellmann
Between 07/14/2026 and 08/14/2026 the real depreciated 2.8% in Paraguay, while the dollar reached R$ 5.18, one of the highest in the 89-day series.
The data, released by Marco Três, shows that the real yielded 2.8% less in Paraguayan guaraníes over the 30-day period, while the dollar stood at R$ 5.18, a value among the highest in our 89-day series. The dollar’s movement indicates a moment of weakness for the real against the U.S. currency.
For those planning to shop in Ciudad del Este or other border areas, the real’s decline reduces purchasing power: each guaraní is worth less in reais, making imported goods and electronics more expensive. On the other hand, a high dollar can make purchases in dollars less attractive, since the official exchange still favors payments in reais despite the depreciation.
The recommendation is to stay alert to exchange houses and establishments that accept cards or Pix in reais. Many border merchants still accept the real, but the rate can vary throughout the day. Check the real-time exchange rate before crossing the Friendship Bridge.
What this means for you: a 2.8% depreciation means that if you bring R$ 500 in cash, you will have about 2.8% less purchasing power in guaraníes compared to the previous month. Consider bringing a bit more cash or using a card to avoid surprises and verify the current rate at /cambio-hoje before traveling.
Read also: Where to exchange money at the border and where the real is accepted
Frequently asked questions
- What was the real’s variation against the guaraní in the analyzed period?
- The real lost 2.8% of purchasing power in Paraguayan guaraníes between 07/14/2026 and 08/14/2026.
- How is the dollar priced in reais and why does it matter?
- The dollar is at R$ 5.18, one of the highest values in the 89-day series, indicating real weakness and influencing the cost of border purchases.
- What should I do before crossing the border to shop?
- Check the real-time exchange rate, consider bringing a bit more cash or using a card, and verify whether the establishment accepts reais, dollars or Pix.
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