Cost of living in Paramaribo, Suriname vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 45% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 SRD $ (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 154 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41 SRD $ (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 91 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 SRD $ (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 47 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 SRD $ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 18 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 SRD $ (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 34 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 SRD $ (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 17 | + 289% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44 SRD $ (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 57 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 SRD $ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 36 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.95 SRD $ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 SRD $ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 18 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 SRD $ (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 204 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 SRD $ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 25 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 SRD $ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 14 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 45% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,596 SRD $ (Mex$ 14,425) | Mex$ 14,928 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,921 SRD $ (Mex$ 9,168) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 323 SRD $ (Mex$ 1,014) | Mex$ 901 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,616 SRD $ (Mex$ 11,351) | Mex$ 7,950 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,267 SRD $ (Mex$ 10,254) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 346 SRD $ (Mex$ 1,088) | Mex$ 647 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 181 SRD $ (Mex$ 567) | Mex$ 351 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,994 SRD $ (Mex$ 12,537) | Mex$ 7,423 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,146 SRD $ (Mex$ 3,599) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 SRD $ (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 89 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 SRD $ (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 58 | + 176% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 39% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 283 SRD $ (Mex$ 888) | Mex$ 786 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 246 SRD $ (Mex$ 774) | Mex$ 560 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 631 SRD $ (Mex$ 1,979) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 701 SRD $ (Mex$ 2,199) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Paramaribo (Suriname) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,303 SRD $ (Mex$ 217,540) | Mex$ 235,920 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 SRD $ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 133 SRD $ (Mex$ 418) | Mex$ 456 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 100 SRD $ (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 272 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 40% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 34 SRD $ (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 94 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 114 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 125 SRD $ (Mex$ 394) | Mex$ 471 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 SRD $ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 63 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 SRD $ (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 43 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 SRD $ (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 33 | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 SRD $ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 21 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 SRD $ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 20 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 SRD $ (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 78 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Paramaribo (Suriname) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 160 SRD $ (Mex$ 501) | Mex$ 291 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 SRD $ (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 103 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150 SRD $ (Mex$ 471) | Mex$ 496 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 282 SRD $ (Mex$ 884) | Mex$ 517 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 SRD $ (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 89 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 SRD $ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 43 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 SRD $ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 30 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,625 SRD $ (Mex$ 5,100) | Mex$ 11,076 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.80 SRD $ (Mex$ 2.50) | Mex$ 2.75 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 SRD $ (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 428 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 SRD $ (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 47 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 393 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2020.
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Cost of living in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 25% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 61,363 (19,549 SRD $) in Paramaribo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 49,000 in Mazatlán.
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