Cost of living in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 138% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
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Food | + 167% | |||
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Food in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 167% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
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Paramaribo | Alexandria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 226 SRD $ (E£ 305) | E£ 192 | + 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 287 SRD $ (E£ 389) | E£ 132 | + 195% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 153 SRD $ (E£ 207) | E£ 97 | + 112% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 SRD $ (E£ 59) | E£ 29 | + 106% | |
12 eggs, large | 138 SRD $ (E£ 187) | E£ 71 | + 163% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 SRD $ (E£ 115) | E£ 13 | + 755% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 204 SRD $ (E£ 276) | E£ 76 | + 264% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 155 SRD $ (E£ 210) | E£ 59 | + 257% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 45 SRD $ (E£ 61) | E£ 20 | + 214% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 SRD $ (E£ 77) | E£ 42 | + 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 278 SRD $ (E£ 376) | E£ 281 | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 93 SRD $ (E£ 126) | E£ 19 | + 577% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 SRD $ (E£ 56) | E£ 5.66 | + 885% | |
Housing | + 261% | |||
Housing in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 261% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
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Paramaribo | Alexandria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,058 SRD $ (E£ 24,420) | E£ 9,841 | + 148% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,464 SRD $ (E£ 8,741) | E£ 4,583 | + 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,500 SRD $ (E£ 7,437) | E£ 971 | + 666% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,195 SRD $ (E£ 24,605) | E£ 5,358 | + 359% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,991 SRD $ (E£ 8,102) | E£ 3,234 | + 151% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,919 SRD $ (E£ 5,300) | E£ 770 | + 588% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 854 SRD $ (E£ 1,155) | E£ 197 | + 486% | |
40” flat screen tv | 15,359 SRD $ (E£ 20,769) | E£ 6,321 | + 229% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,065 SRD $ (E£ 4,145) | E£ 3,448 | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 393 SRD $ (E£ 531) | E£ 122 | + 334% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139 SRD $ (E£ 188) | E£ 89 | + 111% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 49% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
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Paramaribo | Alexandria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 694 SRD $ (E£ 938) | E£ 1,017 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 746 SRD $ (E£ 1,008) | E£ 839 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,211 SRD $ (E£ 2,991) | E£ 2,349 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,301 SRD $ (E£ 7,169) | E£ 1,274 | + 463% | |
Transportation | + 51% | |||
Transportation in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 51% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
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Paramaribo | Alexandria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 217,180 SRD $ (E£ 293,688) | E£ 1,012,240 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35 SRD $ (E£ 48) | E£ 10 | + 396% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 681 SRD $ (E£ 921) | E£ 282 | + 226% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 172 SRD $ (E£ 233) | E£ 123 | + 89% | |
Personal Care | + 301% | |||
Personal Care in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 301% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
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Paramaribo | Alexandria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 328 SRD $ (E£ 443) | E£ 33 | + 1264% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 283 SRD $ (E£ 382) | E£ 98 | + 291% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,084 SRD $ (E£ 1,466) | E£ 299 | + 390% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 214 SRD $ (E£ 289) | E£ 47 | + 514% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 SRD $ (E£ 260) | E£ 78 | + 231% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103 SRD $ (E£ 139) | E£ 66 | + 112% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 136 SRD $ (E£ 184) | E£ 45 | + 311% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 57 SRD $ (E£ 77) | E£ 24 | + 220% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 167 SRD $ (E£ 226) | E£ 61 | + 272% | |
Entertainment | + 127% | |||
Entertainment in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 127% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
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Paramaribo | Alexandria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 966 SRD $ (E£ 1,306) | E£ 334 | + 291% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 350 SRD $ (E£ 473) | E£ 211 | + 124% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 505 SRD $ (E£ 683) | E£ 905 | - 25% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,653 SRD $ (E£ 3,587) | E£ 702 | + 411% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 161 SRD $ (E£ 218) | E£ 119 | + 84% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 132 SRD $ (E£ 179) | E£ 74 | + 141% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 99 SRD $ (E£ 134) | E£ 55 | + 143% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,601 SRD $ (E£ 11,631) | E£ 13,722 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.63 SRD $ (E£ 3.56) | E£ 2.38 | + 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 418 SRD $ (E£ 565) | E£ 540 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 196 SRD $ (E£ 266) | E£ 79 | + 237% | |
TOTAL | + 138% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 39 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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