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 South Africa expensive to live in?

South Africa has a cost-of-living index of 1.13. A score above 1.0 means South Africa is more affordable than the global median. It ranks #75 out of 129 countries.

How much does a coffee cost in South Africa?

A cappuccino or latte in South Africa costs approximately $2.34 USD.

What currency does South Africa use?

South Africa uses the South African Rand (ZAR). View ZAR reference exchange rates on FXMap.

Cost of Living in South Africa — Prices, Purchasing Power & Index

Cost Index

1.13

Below avg.

Global Rank

#75/129

Average

Currency

ZAR

South African Rand

Price Data

indicators

Everyday Prices in South Africa

Average costs in USD for common goods and services.

☕

Cappuccino / Latte

$2.34 USD

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Taxi per km

$0.94 USD

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Housing (per m², city)

$1,300 USD

What Does ZAR Buy in South Africa?

Local prices for everyday items in South African Rand.

🍔

Big Mac Index

74.9 ZAR

☕

Latte Index

42 ZAR

🚕

Taxi Ride Index

65 ZAR

🥤

Coca-Cola Index

15 ZAR

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Movie Ticket Index

80 ZAR

⛽

Gasoline Index

24 ZAR

Countries with Similar Costs

Countries ranked near South Africa in overall cost of living.

South KoreaIndex: 1.12

AzerbaijanIndex: 1.19

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.

🇿🇦 South Africa Currency Details View on Map Convert ZAR to USD