Cost of living in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 73% cheaper than in Havana (Cuba)
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| Food | - 74% | |||
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| Food in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 74% cheaper than in Havana (Cuba) | ||||
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| Paramaribo | Havana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 226 SRD $ (5.90 CUC) | 68 CUC | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 287 SRD $ (8 CUC) | 23 CUC | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 153 SRD $ (4.00 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 SRD $ (1.15 CUC) | 3.95 CUC | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 138 SRD $ (3.62 CUC) | 13 CUC | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 SRD $ (2.23 CUC) | 3.83 CUC | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 204 SRD $ (5.34 CUC) | 13 CUC | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 155 SRD $ (4.07 CUC) | 5.27 CUC | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 45 SRD $ (1.19 CUC) | 6 CUC | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 SRD $ (1.50 CUC) | 2.22 CUC | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 278 SRD $ (7 CUC) | 14 CUC | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 79 SRD $ (2.08 CUC) | 7 CUC | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 SRD $ (1.08 CUC) | 4.06 CUC | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 76% cheaper than in Havana (Cuba) | ||||
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| Paramaribo | Havana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,058 SRD $ (473 CUC) | 1,540 CUC | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,464 SRD $ (169 CUC) | 2,903 CUC | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,500 SRD $ (144 CUC) | 163 CUC | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,195 SRD $ (476 CUC) | 2,117 CUC | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,991 SRD $ (157 CUC) | 1,829 CUC | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,919 SRD $ (103 CUC) | 412 CUC | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 862 SRD $ (23 CUC) | 91 CUC | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,359 SRD $ (402 CUC) | 417 CUC | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,065 SRD $ (80 CUC) | 148 CUC | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 393 SRD $ (10 CUC) | 10 CUC | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139 SRD $ (3.63 CUC) | 25 CUC | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 75% | |||
| Clothes in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 75% cheaper than in Havana (Cuba) | ||||
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| Paramaribo | Havana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 694 SRD $ (18 CUC) | 151 CUC | - 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 746 SRD $ (20 CUC) | 91 CUC | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,211 SRD $ (58 CUC) | 185 CUC | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,301 SRD $ (139 CUC) | 234 CUC | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 79% | |||
| Transportation in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 79% cheaper than in Havana (Cuba) | ||||
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| Paramaribo | Havana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 217,180 SRD $ (5,683 CUC) | 44,062 CUC | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35 SRD $ (0.93 CUC) | 2.30 CUC | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 681 SRD $ (18 CUC) | 86 CUC | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 305 SRD $ (8 CUC) | 57 CUC | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 52% cheaper than in Havana (Cuba) | ||||
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| Paramaribo | Havana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 328 SRD $ (9 CUC) | 13 CUC | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 283 SRD $ (7 CUC) | 36 CUC | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,084 SRD $ (28 CUC) | 49 CUC | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 214 SRD $ (5.60 CUC) | 12 CUC | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 SRD $ (5.02 CUC) | 5.75 CUC | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103 SRD $ (2.70 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 136 SRD $ (3.55 CUC) | 4.26 CUC | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 57 SRD $ (1.49 CUC) | 2.73 CUC | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 167 SRD $ (4.38 CUC) | 42 CUC | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 53% cheaper than in Havana (Cuba) | ||||
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| Paramaribo | Havana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 966 SRD $ (25 CUC) | 54 CUC | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 350 SRD $ (9 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 505 SRD $ (13 CUC) | 59 CUC | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,653 SRD $ (69 CUC) | 85 CUC | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 161 SRD $ (4.22 CUC) | 12 CUC | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 132 SRD $ (3.47 CUC) | 2.39 CUC | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 99 SRD $ (2.60 CUC) | 1.74 CUC | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,601 SRD $ (225 CUC) | 556 CUC | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.63 SRD $ (0.07 CUC) | 0.20 CUC | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 418 SRD $ (11 CUC) | 99 CUC | - 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 196 SRD $ (5.14 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 49% | |
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TOTAL | - 73% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,339 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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