costa rica currency exchange rate
What is the currency exchange rate in costa rica,and what is the best way tomake purches(i.e. credit cards?)?
I live in Costa Rica now. We are getting as high as 500 colones for $US1. That is a little high, but it usually is around 490 colones.
Smaller places will add a surcharge if you use a credit card, but many places will not. Just ask before you make your purchase. The big thing is to be prepared for the tax and tip included in you bill. Rarely do you need to tip, as we do in the U.S., unless the service is very good, then a small amount extra is nice. Tipping taxi drivers is good.
It is easy to get money here from the ATMs, but before doing a lot of that, check with your bank about charges for international withdrawels. That can be a surprising extra expense!
The other thing is that most everything here is very reasonably prices, except tourist stuff which is more mid-range. But great food in restaurants is very affordable.
Pura Vida!
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