More and more Argentines are choosing to do their shopping in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay. Find out how much it costs to get there, leaving from Buenos Aires.
East City is known for its lower prices on a wide range of products, including electronics, appliances, clothing, and cosmetics. This is due to several factors, such as lower taxes and lower operating costs in Paraguay compared to Argentina.
The city has numerous shopping malls, electronics stores, and markets that are geared toward attracting international shoppers. The infrastructure and services are designed to facilitate the shopping process, including payment options in dollars, customer service in multiple languages, and special promotions.
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How much does it cost to cross to Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, from Buenos Aires in September 2024?
If you live in Buenos Aires, you will have to consider going to Misiones by plane, since the bus not only takes much longer, but the cost is almost the same. Currently, air tickets for the month of September have a minimum price of $40,000 thousand pesos.
Once in Misiones, the journey to Ciudad del Este is done on a bus that costs $5,000 pesos.
What is the limit allowed to buy without paying taxes?
The established limit of purchases for Argentines in Ciudad del Este without being charged taxes is $300 plus a cell phone, tablet or computer. If this amount is exceeded, an additional 35% of the value will have to be paid.
Source: Ambito
