How much is a colón compared to a dollar?

Currency Conversion Tables

Colon	Dollar
₡ 1000	$ 1.46
₡ 3000	$ 4.39
₡ 5000	$ 7.31
₡ 10000	$ 14.62

Where can I exchange dollars for colón?

You can exchange currency in Costa Rica at any of the banks like Banco Nacional, BCR, Scotiabank, etc. To exchange money in Costa Rica, it is required to bring your original passport. You can also exchange currency at the airport in Costa Rica.

How much is $100 dollars in colones?

68,968.5 CRC
Convert US Dollar to Costa Rican Colon

USD	CRC
100 USD	68,968.5 CRC
500 USD	344,843 CRC
1,000 USD	689,685 CRC
5,000 USD	3,448,430 CRC

How strong is the dollar in Costa Rica?

1 US dollar is around 600 colones.

What is best currency to use in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica’s national currency is known as the colón (plural: colones), but dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas and other places around the country.

What does 500 colones buy in Costa Rica?

approximately one dollar
500 colones is equivalent to approximately one dollar. Make sure you check the exchange rate before your trip. The exchange rate may go up or down, but it won’t make that much difference in everyday purchases. 1,000 colones is about $2, 4,000 colones ~ $8, 5000 ~ $10.

Do I need Colon in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica’s currency is the colon (₡), named after Christopher Columbus. It comes in both paper and coin form.

Should I exchange money before going to Costa Rica?

Tourists should not exchange money before leaving the U.S., as American agents will give them significantly worse rates if even available. We advise to use an ATM when arriving in Costa Rica and to pull out Costa Rica Colones. This is a much easier option of going to a bank.

What is the average price of a house in Costa Rica?

Cost Comparison Chart:

United States v/s Costa Rica	United States Average ($)	Costa Rica Average ($)
Housing (comparable 3 bedroom, 2 bath)	$1000-3000	$500-1200
Gasoline (per gallon of regular)	$3.00	$5.00
ADSL Internet monthly (1024/512 kb/sec)	$34.95	$28.25
Home Phone Service (basic monthly fee)	$29.95	$7.00

Why are so many Americans in Costa Rica?

As many as 50,000 Americans live in Costa Rica, according to the U.S. State Department. And many of them are Baby Boomers flocking to the country’s tropical beaches to retire. They’re drawn to Costa Rica’s biodiversity, the political stability, and its cheap health care.