Cost of living in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 41% cheaper than in Holguín (Cuba)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
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| Food in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 50% cheaper than in Holguín (Cuba) | ||||
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| Paramaribo | Holguín | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 143 SRD $ (6 CUC) | 18 CUC | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 140 SRD $ (6 CUC) | 15 CUC | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 SRD $ (2.50 CUC) | 7 CUC | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 SRD $ (0.97 CUC) | 1.71 CUC | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 67 SRD $ (3.02 CUC) | 5.01 CUC | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 62 SRD $ (2.78 CUC) | 1.96 CUC | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 116 SRD $ (5.23 CUC) | 15 CUC | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 SRD $ (7 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 SRD $ (1.81 CUC) | 4.50 CUC | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25 SRD $ (1.11 CUC) | 1.56 CUC | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 230 SRD $ (10 CUC) | 17 CUC | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 36 SRD $ (1.63 CUC) | 3.71 CUC | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 SRD $ (0.71 CUC) | 1.53 CUC | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 36% cheaper than in Holguín (Cuba) | ||||
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| Paramaribo | Holguín | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,803 SRD $ (441 CUC) | 425 CUC | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,240 SRD $ (371 CUC) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 522 SRD $ (23 CUC) | 29 CUC | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,085 SRD $ (319 CUC) | 300 CUC | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,109 SRD $ (185 CUC) | 200 CUC | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 265 SRD $ (12 CUC) | 70 CUC | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 400 SRD $ (18 CUC) | 54 CUC | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,248 SRD $ (551 CUC) | 887 CUC | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,443 SRD $ (110 CUC) | 191 CUC | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 210 SRD $ (9 CUC) | 4.59 CUC | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 163 SRD $ (7 CUC) | 15 CUC | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 55% more expensive than in Holguín (Cuba) | ||||
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| Paramaribo | Holguín | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,022 SRD $ (46 CUC) | 38 CUC | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,355 SRD $ (61 CUC) | 28 CUC | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,014 SRD $ (91 CUC) | 88 CUC | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,623 SRD $ (73 CUC) | 91 CUC | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 50% cheaper than in Holguín (Cuba) | ||||
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| Paramaribo | Holguín | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 416,413 SRD $ (18,737 CUC) | 30,560 CUC | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 SRD $ (1.00 CUC) | 1.09 CUC | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 153 SRD $ (7 CUC) | 30 CUC | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 244 SRD $ (11 CUC) | 19 CUC | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 27% cheaper than in Holguín (Cuba) | ||||
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| Paramaribo | Holguín | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 147 SRD $ (7 CUC) | 3.51 CUC | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 SRD $ (3.37 CUC) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 SRD $ (11 CUC) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 62 SRD $ (2.79 CUC) | 7 CUC | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 SRD $ (1.78 CUC) | 4.68 CUC | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 149 SRD $ (7 CUC) | 9 CUC | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 SRD $ (1.28 CUC) | 3.35 CUC | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 68 SRD $ (3.08 CUC) | 3.57 CUC | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 SRD $ (2.70 CUC) | 3.61 CUC | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 45% cheaper than in Holguín (Cuba) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Paramaribo | Holguín | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 456 SRD $ (21 CUC) | 22 CUC | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 238 SRD $ (11 CUC) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 SRD $ (45 CUC) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,397 SRD $ (63 CUC) | 27 CUC | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 140 SRD $ (6 CUC) | 5.28 CUC | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 92 SRD $ (4.16 CUC) | 3.05 CUC | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 3.25 CUC | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,798 SRD $ (126 CUC) | 512 CUC | - 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 SRD $ (0.03 CUC) | 0.55 CUC | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199 SRD $ (9 CUC) | 12 CUC | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 SRD $ (1.10 CUC) | 3.40 CUC | - 68% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 132 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2022.
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