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.

How much is 5 South African Rand in British Pound?

5 ZAR is approximately 0.23 GBP at the current exchange rate. Rates come from the European Central Bank and open.er-api.com and refresh hourly.

What can 5 ZAR buy compared to GBP?

Beyond the exchange rate, 5 ZAR has different purchasing power than its equivalent in GBP. Compare what your money buys with Big Mac Index, Latte Index, Taxi Ride Index, Coca-Cola Index, Movie Ticket Index, Gasoline Index.

How Much Is 5 ZAR in GBP? — Reference Rate Conversion

5 South African Rand =

0.23 GBP

1 ZAR = 0.045602 GBP1 GBP = 21.928864 ZARUpdated: 10/18/2026

Other amounts

50 ZAR 100 ZAR 500 ZAR 1,000 ZAR 5,000 ZAR

What Does 5 ZAR Buy?

Purchasing power comparison: what 5 ZAR (0 GBP) actually buys.

Index	🇿🇦 In ZAR	🇬🇧 In GBP
🍔Big Mac Index	0.1 Big Macs	0.1 Big Macs
☕Latte Index	0.1 Lattes	0.1 Lattes
🚕Taxi Ride Index	0.1 Taxi rides	0.0 Taxi rides
🥤Coca-Cola Index	0.3 Cokes	0.1 Cokes
🍿Movie Ticket Index	0.1 Movie tickets	0.0 Movie tickets
⛽Gasoline Index	0.2 Liters of gas	0.2 Liters of gas

ZAR to GBP Conversion Table

Quick reference for common South African Rand amounts.

ZAR	GBP
1 ZAR	0.05 GBP
5 ZAR	0.23 GBP
10 ZAR	0.46 GBP
25 ZAR	1.14 GBP
50 ZAR	2.28 GBP
100 ZAR	4.56 GBP
250 ZAR	11.40 GBP
500 ZAR	22.80 GBP
1,000 ZAR	45.60 GBP
5,000 ZAR	228.01 GBP
10,000 ZAR	456.02 GBP

About ZAR to GBP

The South African Rand is the most traded currency in Africa.

The British Pound Sterling is one of the oldest currencies still in use and a major reserve currency.

Exchange rates come from the European Central Bank and open.er-api.com and refresh hourly. Visit the FXMap to explore all 161 currencies interactively.

Full ZAR/GBP Converter View on Map Reverse: 5 GBP in ZAR