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Dollar at R$ 5.22, the highest in our series: what changes for shopping in Paraguay
Guia 3 newsroom · edited by Annie GrellmannEspañolPortuguês
The real lost 2.7% against the guarani last month and the dollar is at R$ 5.22, the highest rate since Guia 3 began tracking the series in May 2026. In practice, each real buys fewer guaranis in Ciudad del Este.
For those who cross the border looking to shop, the real’s purchasing power is declining. Between 2026-09-03 and 2026-10-04, the real fell 2.7% against the guarani, while the Argentine peso dropped 0.8% over the same period. The dollar, quoted at R$ 5.22, is among the highest in our 140-day series, signaling a weak real.
What this means for you:
- Each real you take to Paraguay buys fewer guaranis, so the amount you can spend in Ciudad del Este or border shops decreases.
- If you usually exchange reals for guaranis before crossing, you will now need more reals to obtain the same amount of guaranis as before.
- The dollar is high, so if you plan to use an international credit card, the amount charged in reals will be larger.
- For those planning to buy high-value items (electronics, clothing, etc.), it’s worth comparing prices in reals and guaranis before deciding.
Guia 3 provides these official rates: US$ 1 = R$ 5.22; R$ 1 = 1.118 guaranis; R$ 1 = 292 Argentine pesos. Use these rates to calculate how many reals you will need to reach the desired amount in guaranis.
What this means for you:
- If you intend to spend 1,000 guaranis, you will need 894 reals (1,000 / 1.118). If you want to spend 1,000 Argentine pesos, you will need 3.42 reals (1,000 / 292).
Read also: Paraguay shopping allowance: US$ 500 and Receita rules
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current exchange rate between the real and the guarani?
- US$ 1 = R$ 5.22 and R$ 1 = 1.118 guaranis, according to Guia 3.
- What does it mean that the dollar is among the highest in the series?
- It indicates that the real is weaker relative to the dollar, which affects the real’s purchasing power against the guarani.
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