Money & Costs

Currency: Guaraní

Meals

• Budget: US$2-5
• Mid-range: US$5-10
• Top-end: US$10 and upwards
  
  Lodging
  
• Budget: US$5-10
• Mid-range: US$10-20
• Top-end: US$20 and upwards

Paraguay is cheaper for the traveler than Argentina or Uruguay but more expensive than Bolivia. Budget travelers can get by on US$10 a day; those looking for a bit more comfort and nutrition should expect to spend between US$15-30 a day.

Cambios in Asunción and at border towns change both cash and travelers' checks (with small commissions); try banks in the interior. Some travelers have reported that cambios will not cash travelers' checks without the bill of sale. Street changers give slightly lower rates, and for cash only, but can be helpful on weekends or evenings. Better hotels, restaurants and shops in Asunció accept credit cards, but their use is less common outside the capital. Paraguayan ATMs generally do not recognize foreign credit cards.

In restaurants, it's customary to tip about 10% of the bill. Taxi drivers do not require tips, although you may round off the fare for convenience.

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