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 500 Japanese Yen in British Pound?

500 JPY is approximately 2.39 GBP at the current exchange rate. Rates come from the European Central Bank and open.er-api.com and refresh hourly.

What can 500 JPY buy compared to GBP?

Beyond the exchange rate, 500 JPY 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 500 JPY in GBP? — Reference Rate Conversion

500 Japanese Yen =

2.39 GBP

1 JPY = 0.004772 GBP1 GBP = 209.543928 JPYUpdated: 10/13/2026

Other amounts

50 JPY 100 JPY 1,000 JPY 5,000 JPY

What Does 500 JPY Buy?

Purchasing power comparison: what 500 JPY (2 GBP) actually buys.

Index	🇯🇵 In JPY	🇬🇧 In GBP
🍔Big Mac Index	1.1 Big Macs	0.6 Big Macs
☕Latte Index	1.0 Lattes	0.6 Lattes
🚕Taxi Ride Index	0.2 Taxi rides	0.2 Taxi rides
🥤Coca-Cola Index	3.1 Cokes	1.4 Cokes
🍿Movie Ticket Index	0.3 Movie tickets	0.2 Movie tickets
⛽Gasoline Index	2.9 Liters of gas	1.7 Liters of gas

JPY to GBP Conversion Table

Quick reference for common Japanese Yen amounts.

JPY	GBP
1 JPY	0.00 GBP
5 JPY	0.02 GBP
10 JPY	0.05 GBP
25 JPY	0.12 GBP
50 JPY	0.24 GBP
100 JPY	0.48 GBP
250 JPY	1.19 GBP
500 JPY	2.39 GBP
1,000 JPY	4.77 GBP
5,000 JPY	23.86 GBP
10,000 JPY	47.72 GBP

About JPY to GBP

The Japanese Yen is the third-most traded currency and a key safe-haven asset in global markets.

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 JPY/GBP Converter View on Map Reverse: 500 GBP in JPY