Paraguay, paid in HKD.
South America's least-visited country: cheap, friendly and without a tourist trail.
Sharply pricier. Exchange rate alone: −12.6%. Local prices: +3.2%.
- Lean
- HK$317
- Comfort
- HK$1,374
The short answerIn HKD, as of November 12, 2026
Paraguay: as of November 12, 2026, 13.7% more expensive than a year ago for travelers paid in HKD (Hong Kong dollar), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved −12.6%, and prices in the country rose +3.2%. A mid-range day costs about HK$634 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (−7.1%) and SEK did worst (−18.1%).
What HKD buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$118−7.1%
- Norwegian kronekr 774−7.2%
- South African randR 1,344−8.0%
- British pound£61−10.8%
- UAE dirhamAED 297−11.0%
- Singapore dollarS$104−11.5%
- US dollar$81−11.5%
- Mexican pesoMX$1,506−12.7%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$146−12.8%
- Canadian dollarC$115−13.7%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$634−13.7%
- Indian rupee₹7,580−15.4%
- Brazilian realR$452−15.7%
- Japanese yen¥12,900−15.7%
- Euro€73−15.8%
- Danish kronekr 546−16.8%
- Swiss francCHF 67−17.3%
- Swedish kronakr 807−18.1%
Booking a trip: Paraguay
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