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.

Currency in Costa Rica — CRC Exchange Rates & Travel Guide

Primary currency

Name: Costa Rican Colón
ISO 4217: CRC
Symbol: ₡

CRC exchange rates

Latest mid-market reference rates against major currencies.

CRC → USD

0.002196

1 CRC = 0.002196 USD

CRC → EUR

0.001953

1 CRC = 0.001953 EUR

CRC → GBP

0.001649

1 CRC = 0.001649 GBP

Money in Costa Rica for travellers

The official currency of Costa Rica is the Costa Rican Colón (CRC), denoted by the symbol ₡.

Acceptance of cards versus cash varies by city, neighbourhood, and merchant. We don't publish country-by-country payment-method data, so check guidance from your bank, your card network, or your destination's official tourism resources before travelling.

For a transparent benchmark, compare any quoted rate against the FXMap reference rate, which is sourced from the European Central Bank and open APIs. Airport kiosks, banks, and money-changers add a markup or spread on top of the reference rate, which is why their quotes differ.

Costa Rica on the map

Open the interactive world map centered on Costa Rica to see live CRC rates against every tracked currency.

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View Costa Rica on the world currency map

Approx. centroid: 9.7°, -83.8°

What is your money worth in Costa Rica?

Enter an amount in your currency to see it in Costa Rican Colón, with the recent trend and how far it goes.

Local currency hub

Costa Rican Colón (CRC) hub

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Frequently asked questions

What currency is used in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica uses the Costa Rican Colón (CRC), symbol ₡.

Can I use USD, EUR, or GBP in Costa Rica?

The official currency of Costa Rica is the Costa Rican Colón (CRC). Acceptance of foreign currencies in everyday transactions depends on the merchant and location, and we don't publish country-by-country acceptance data. Check guidance from your bank, your card network, or the destination's official tourism board.

Why do airport or provider rates differ from FXMap rates?

FXMap publishes mid-market reference rates from the European Central Bank and open APIs. Airports, banks, and money-changers add a markup, fees, or a spread on top of the reference rate, so their quotes differ. Use FXMap rates as a benchmark, not a transaction quote.

How often are FXMap rates updated?

Reference rates refresh approximately every hour. The “last updated” timestamp is shown next to every rate. See the methodology page for sources, cadence, and limitations.

Money in Costa Rica for travellers

The official currency of Costa Rica is the Costa Rican Colón (CRC), denoted by the symbol ₡.

Frequently asked questions

What currency is used in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica uses the Costa Rican Colón (CRC), symbol ₡.

Can I use USD, EUR, or GBP in Costa Rica?

Why do airport or provider rates differ from FXMap rates?

How often are FXMap rates updated?

Reference rates refresh approximately every hour. The “last updated” timestamp is shown next to every rate. See the methodology page for sources, cadence, and limitations.

Currency in Costa Rica

Primary currency

CRC exchange rates

Money transfer partners

Money in Costa Rica for travellers

Costa Rica on the map

What is your money worth in Costa Rica?

More on Costa Rican Colón

Frequently asked questions

Currency in Costa Rica

Primary currency

CRC exchange rates

Money transfer partners

Money in Costa Rica for travellers

Costa Rica on the map

What is your money worth in Costa Rica?

More on Costa Rican Colón

Frequently asked questions