Although it has not yet dropped below R$6, the dollar exchange rate in Paraguay is friendlier for those going shopping in Ciudad del Este, compared to December.
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The portal H2FOZ checked, on the morning of this Friday (17), the value of the United States currency in five exchange offices in Ciudad del Este and five in Foz do Iguaçu.
At 11pm, the dollar could be found between R$6,02 and R$6,05 in the establishments surveyed in Paraguay. In Foz do Iguaçu, the rates were similar, but the purchase price (for those who have dollars and want to buy reais) was unfavorable.
Important: Before going shopping, check the updated quotes, as the exchange rate at the border tends to vary throughout the day.
Dollar in Paraguay – Ciudad del Este:
Cambios Chaco (Adrián Jara branch)
Dollar: R$5,94 for purchase, R$6,02 for sale.
Maxicambios
Dollar: R$5,90 for purchase, R$6,03 for sale.
Alberdi Changes
Dollar: R$5,92 for purchase, R$6,05 for sale.
La Moneda (Jebai branch)
Dollar: R$5,95 for purchase, R$6,02 for sale.
Bonanza Cambios (Jebai branch)
Dollar: R$5,92 for purchase, R$6,05 for sale.
Dollar in Brazil – Foz do Iguaçu:
Iguassu Exchange
Blue Dollar: R$5,55 for purchase, R$6,02 for sale.
Atlas Exchange
Dollar: R$5,60 for purchase, R$6,02 for sale.
Exchange Falls
Blue Dollar: R$5,60 for purchase, R$6,05 for sale.
Scappini Exchange
Dollar: R$5,55 for purchase, R$6,05 for sale.
Alpha Tourism and Exchange
Dollar: R$5,60 for purchase, R$6,05 for sale.
About shopping and dollars in Paraguay
In addition to the dollar exchange rate in Paraguay, another point to consider when making purchases is the payment method, as there are differences. Also, keep an eye on the prices listed in reais.
Several of the large stores in Ciudad del Este, for example, work with PIX. Purchases with cards are not recommended, as they may be subject to fees for transactions abroad.
During periods when the dollar is high, according to shopkeepers, it is common for some stores in Ciudad del Este to offer “frozen rates”, which are equivalent to a kind of discount. You need to do the math, because the differences are significant.
When returning from Paraguay to Brazil, keep in mind that the tax-free quota for purchases made abroad is US$500 per CPF. Above this limit, the import tax is 50%. To learn more about how the quota works, click here.
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