Cost of living in Paramaribo, Suriname vs Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 62% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55 SRD $ ($3.85) | $13 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 44 SRD $ ($3.10) | $7 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 SRD $ ($1.79) | $3.27 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 SRD $ ($0.73) | $0.79 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 17 SRD $ ($1.18) | $2.17 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SRD $ ($1.40) | $2.93 | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46 SRD $ ($3.27) | $5.55 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 SRD $ ($1.14) | $3.27 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.47 SRD $ ($0.39) | $1.63 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 SRD $ ($0.71) | $2.07 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 SRD $ ($3.41) | $14 | - 76% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 11 SRD $ ($0.81) | $1.70 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SRD $ ($0.56) | $1.91 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 77% | |||
Housing in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 77% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,596 SRD $ ($325) | $1,253 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,701 SRD $ ($191) | $936 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 306 SRD $ ($22) | $166 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,717 SRD $ ($192) | $989 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,007 SRD $ ($142) | $769 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 310 SRD $ ($22) | $96 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 176 SRD $ ($12) | $48 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,207 SRD $ ($297) | $299 | - 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,181 SRD $ ($83) | $96 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 57 SRD $ ($3.99) | $12 | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 SRD $ ($2.14) | $20 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 46% | |||
Clothes in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 46% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 267 SRD $ ($19) | $42 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 277 SRD $ ($20) | $33 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 643 SRD $ ($45) | $82 | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 701 SRD $ ($49) | $103 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 71% | |||
Transportation in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 71% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,675 SRD $ ($5,276) | $21,300 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ ($0.48) | $0.58 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 133 SRD $ ($9) | $48 | - 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 96 SRD $ ($7) | $13 | - 50% | |
Personal Care | - 76% | |||
Personal Care in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 76% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 SRD $ ($1.82) | $7 | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ ($2.82) | $8 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 125 SRD $ ($9) | $131 | - 93% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 SRD $ ($1.32) | $5.89 | - 78% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 SRD $ ($2.00) | $2.89 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 SRD $ ($1.81) | $4.96 | - 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 SRD $ ($0.69) | $3.10 | - 78% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14 SRD $ ($1.00) | $1.56 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 SRD $ ($1.70) | $17 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 67% | |||
Entertainment in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 67% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 SRD $ ($12) | $44 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 49 SRD $ ($3.47) | $21 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $124 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 296 SRD $ ($21) | $53 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 SRD $ ($2.34) | $10 | - 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 SRD $ ($1.31) | $4.89 | - 73% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 SRD $ ($0.83) | $4.21 | - 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,596 SRD $ ($183) | $432 | - 58% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.80 SRD $ ($0.06) | $0.11 | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 91 SRD $ ($6) | $34 | - 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 SRD $ ($1.56) | $6 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 70% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 70% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,100 in Memphis, Tennessee you would need to make just about $1,230 (17,414 SRD $) in Paramaribo.
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