FXMap is a free interactive tool that visualizes reference exchange rates on a world map. You can click any country to see its currency, compare up to 3 currencies side-by-side, and explore purchasing power indexes like the Big Mac Index, Latte Index, and more. Rates are for informational purposes only and are not transaction quotes.

How often are exchange rates updated?

Reference exchange rates refresh approximately every hour from the European Central Bank (ECB) and other open data APIs. The data covers 161 fiat currencies, major cryptocurrencies, and precious metals. See /methodology for details on data sources, update cadence, and limitations.

What are purchasing power indexes?

Purchasing power indexes compare the real cost of everyday items across countries. FXMap tracks six indexes: Big Mac, Latte, Taxi Ride, Coca-Cola, Movie Ticket, and Gasoline. These show what your money actually buys in different countries, beyond just the exchange rate.

How many currencies does FXMap cover?

FXMap covers 161 fiat currencies from 180+ countries, plus major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others. You can compare any currency against any other using reference rates and 30-day trend charts.

Can I compare currencies side by side?

Yes. Select a base currency, then use the comparison feature to add up to 3 currencies. You'll see reference exchange rates, 30-day sparkline trends, percentage changes (1-day, 7-day, 30-day), and purchasing power comparisons across all six indexes.

Is Costa Rica expensive to live in?

Costa Rica has a cost-of-living index of 0.59. A score below 1.0 means Costa Rica is more expensive than the global median. It ranks #21 out of 129 countries.

How much does a coffee cost in Costa Rica?

A cappuccino or latte in Costa Rica costs approximately $4.21 USD.

What currency does Costa Rica use?

Costa Rica uses the Costa Rican Colón (CRC). View CRC reference exchange rates on FXMap.

Cost of Living in Costa Rica — Prices, Purchasing Power & Index

Cost Index

0.59

Above avg.

Global Rank

#21/129

Very expensive

Currency

CRC

Costa Rican Colón

Price Data

indicators

Everyday Prices in Costa Rica

Average costs in USD for common goods and services.

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Cappuccino / Latte

$4.21 USD

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Taxi per km

$1.92 USD

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Housing (per m², city)

$1,800 USD

Countries with Similar Costs

Countries ranked near Costa Rica in overall cost of living.

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United StatesIndex: 0.55

Saudi ArabiaIndex: 0.60

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UruguayIndex: 0.61

About This Index

The cost-of-living index uses the geometric mean of latte and taxi prices, normalized to the global median. A score above 1.0 means the country is more affordable than average; below 1.0 means it's more expensive.

Price data is sourced from Numbeo and other public datasets. Fun indexes (Big Mac, Latte, etc.) are approximate values for illustrative purposes. Housing data reflects city-centre prices per square meter.

🇨🇷 Costa Rica Currency Details View on Map