Paraguay border prices are higher, says BCP
IMIGUAY · Updated on 10/9/2026 · 5 min read
A Central Bank of Paraguay survey shows basic basket products in Foz do Iguaçu and Clorinda have lower prices than in the country.
Central Bank analyzes costs in border cities
A survey released by the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) pointed out that purchasing a basket of products in neighboring cities located on the borders, such as Foz do Iguaçu, in Brazil, and Clorinda, in Argentina, can be more financially convenient than acquiring the same items in Paraguayan territory. The official measurement, corresponding to the month of August, revealed significant price variations in various frequently consumed products.
Main points of the survey
- The research was conducted by the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP).
- The study evaluated the prices of a basket of consumer products in August.
- Border cities such as Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) and Clorinda (Argentina) recorded lower costs.
- Expressive differences were identified in the values of several commercialized items.
Impact for those living or doing business in Paraguay
For Brazilians who reside, invest, or maintain businesses in Paraguay, the price monitoring carried out by the BCP highlights the cost dynamics in border regions and local purchasing power behavior. The information was originally published by the newspaper La Nación.
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