Cost of living in Paramaribo (Suriname) is about the same as in Asunción (Paraguay)
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| Food | + 52% | |||
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| Food in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 52% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Paramaribo | Asunción | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 226 SRD $ (43,180 Gs) | 47,265 Gs | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 287 SRD $ (55,010 Gs) | 32,368 Gs | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 153 SRD $ (29,294 Gs) | 12,664 Gs | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 SRD $ (8,391 Gs) | 6,808 Gs | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 138 SRD $ (26,452 Gs) | 14,041 Gs | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 SRD $ (16,306 Gs) | 10,738 Gs | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 204 SRD $ (39,053 Gs) | 21,396 Gs | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 155 SRD $ (29,769 Gs) | 14,603 Gs | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 45 SRD $ (8,702 Gs) | 9,359 Gs | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 SRD $ (10,942 Gs) | 6,276 Gs | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 278 SRD $ (53,197 Gs) | 42,647 Gs | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 79 SRD $ (15,181 Gs) | 10,875 Gs | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 SRD $ (7,890 Gs) | 3,371 Gs | + 134% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Paramaribo (Suriname) is about the same as in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Paramaribo | Asunción | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,058 SRD $ (3,457,169 Gs) | 5,067,280 Gs | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,464 SRD $ (1,237,482 Gs) | 2,967,980 Gs | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,500 SRD $ (1,052,922 Gs) | 474,166 Gs | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,195 SRD $ (3,483,339 Gs) | 3,649,120 Gs | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,991 SRD $ (1,146,989 Gs) | 2,177,900 Gs | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,919 SRD $ (750,294 Gs) | 272,192 Gs | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 862 SRD $ (165,048 Gs) | 115,794 Gs | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,359 SRD $ (2,940,341 Gs) | 2,748,530 Gs | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,065 SRD $ (586,787 Gs) | 1,222,010 Gs | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 393 SRD $ (75,227 Gs) | 36,896 Gs | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139 SRD $ (26,580 Gs) | 20,676 Gs | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 38% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Paramaribo | Asunción | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 694 SRD $ (132,796 Gs) | 365,955 Gs | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 746 SRD $ (142,772 Gs) | 291,192 Gs | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,211 SRD $ (423,377 Gs) | 656,563 Gs | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,301 SRD $ (1,014,893 Gs) | 489,620 Gs | + 107% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 32% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Paramaribo | Asunción | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 217,180 SRD $ (41,578,224 Gs) | 83,594,700 Gs | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35 SRD $ (6,776 Gs) | 8,361 Gs | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 681 SRD $ (130,327 Gs) | 206,516 Gs | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 305 SRD $ (58,423 Gs) | 51,056 Gs | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 33% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Paramaribo | Asunción | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 328 SRD $ (62,787 Gs) | 24,066 Gs | + 161% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 283 SRD $ (54,102 Gs) | 58,691 Gs | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,084 SRD $ (207,531 Gs) | 127,725 Gs | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 214 SRD $ (40,975 Gs) | 26,988 Gs | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 SRD $ (36,752 Gs) | 25,368 Gs | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103 SRD $ (19,728 Gs) | 32,371 Gs | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 136 SRD $ (25,997 Gs) | 10,294 Gs | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 57 SRD $ (10,896 Gs) | 15,272 Gs | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 167 SRD $ (32,022 Gs) | 72,574 Gs | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 21% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Paramaribo | Asunción | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 966 SRD $ (184,881 Gs) | 101,344 Gs | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 350 SRD $ (66,952 Gs) | 77,236 Gs | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 505 SRD $ (96,628 Gs) | 126,796 Gs | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,653 SRD $ (507,814 Gs) | 209,703 Gs | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 161 SRD $ (30,872 Gs) | 49,875 Gs | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 132 SRD $ (25,362 Gs) | 24,814 Gs | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 99 SRD $ (19,001 Gs) | 17,286 Gs | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,601 SRD $ (1,646,586 Gs) | 5,910,370 Gs | - 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.63 SRD $ (504 Gs) | 1,715 Gs | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 418 SRD $ (79,955 Gs) | 247,191 Gs | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 196 SRD $ (37,593 Gs) | 10,564 Gs | + 256% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 907 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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