What products are worth buying in the United States with the high dollar?

Discover the products that are worth buying in the USA even when the dollar is worth more than R$5!

When the dollar was worth R$2, there was no doubt: it was worth buying practically everything in the United States! From makeup, electronics, clothes, perfumes, to baby clothes, supplements and vitamins.

In recent years, however, the exchange rate has become more disadvantageous, and the value of the dollar easily exceeds R$5. As a result, many of the products that were worth buying in the United States should no longer be included on your shopping list abroad. The price is practically the same as in Brazil, and you even have the option of paying in installments when purchasing in Brazil.

Even so, there are still some products that are worth buying in the United States, even with the high dollar. Here are some of them:

No time to go shopping on your trip?

If you have a tight itinerary and no time to go to the stores, or want to make sure you get everything on your wish list, my suggestion is to buy from American Amazon. The store has everything and delivery is usually super fast. To make things easier, I've already left the product links! If your hosting charges to receive orders, you also You can use the free Amazon Locker service, which I already explained how it works in this post.

Just remember to change the shipping address to a US address so that you can see all the items that deliver to your destination. If Amazon asks if you want to be redirected to the Brazilian Amazon, click NO.

The same must be done if you use the Amazon App. The app will automatically redirect you to the American store, but you need to add an address in the United States, or you won't see all the product options, only those that ship to your country (and the point here is to shop while traveling, right?).

What electronic products are worth buying in the United States?

Overall, it still pays to buy all Apple products in the US. O iPhone 16 is costing around R$3000 less than the price charged in Brazil, while other products, such as MacBook Air, MacBook Pro e iPads are half price. Even the accessories, like the Apple Pencil e AirPods are much cheaper abroad.

For those who prefer other brands, Samsung smartphones are also cheaper in the United States, especially the line Galaxy S and cell phones Z Flip.

Here on the blog there is a complete post with the best electronics to buy in the USA.

What household items are cheapest in the United States?

Robot vacuum cleaners are cheaper in the US, with a variety of brands and prices to choose from. iRobot Roomba i8 +, which empties itself, is a great option. Another interesting option is the smart scales, which measure not only weight, but also the percentage of fat, water and other indicators. In the US, they are already more common and accessible.Like RENPHO Bluetooth Body Fat Scale, which connects to an app to track progress.

What beauty products are worth buying in the US?

Cosmetics, such as those from the brand The Ordinary, are much cheaper in the US, since the brand is not yet officially sold in Brazil and the resale prices in the country are frightening. It is also worth checking out the brand Drunk Elephant, which uses natural ingredients, such as marula oil. You can even find the brand at Brazilian Sephora, but even with the high dollar, the price in the United States is still more attractive.

When it comes to makeup, brands that are sold in Brazil are not worth it, with very similar prices. Forget NARS, Rare Beauty, Fenty Beauty or Benefit when you are traveling, and invest your money in brands that can only be found abroad, such as Charlotte Tilbury, Patrick Ta, Make Up by Mario, Kosas and Huda Beauty. If you need suggestions, Here on the blog there is a complete post with the best makeup to buy in the USA.

What toys are worth buying in the United States?

Toys like the LOL Dolls are much cheaper in the US, with friendlier prices, especially in the smaller versions and kits. Another toy that is worth buying in the US is the Slime kits, which are cheaper and more complete than those found in Brazil.

If you love Funko Pop e Lego (the famous toys for adults), you can also save money by buying outside.

Are baby clothes cheaper in the US?

For sure! Baby strollers such as Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Stroller, are cheaper and easier to find in the US. Car seats are also a good investment, like Graco 4Ever 4-in-1 Car Seat, which accompanies the child's growth and is much cheaper in the USA than in Brazil.

Which vitamins are worth buying in the United States?

Vitamins are a product category that is always worth buying in the US., with much lower prices compared to Brazil. An example of this is the Centrum multivitamin, where the 200-tablet version in the United States is basically the same price as the 30-tablet version in Brazil. Another example is vitamin D, which is much cheaper in the US, with several brands producing 2000, 10000 and 50000 IU versions.

What sporting goods are worth buying in the United States?

Running and workout shoes may be cheaper in the US, as long as you don't look for the latest models and take advantage of the offers at outlets. It is possible to find Nike, Adidas and Asics sneakers for less than $100, sometimes even less than $50. As for gym clothes, like Nike and Adidas leggings, may have similar or even higher prices than in Brazil.

Frequently asked questions about products that are worth buying in the United States