Cost of living in Paramaribo, Suriname vs Pécs, Hungary
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 20% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55 SRD $ (1,144 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 44 SRD $ (920 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 SRD $ (532 Ft) | 747 Ft | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 SRD $ (216 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 SRD $ (351 Ft) | 563 Ft | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SRD $ (417 Ft) | 481 Ft | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46 SRD $ (972 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 SRD $ (339 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.47 SRD $ (115 Ft) | 170 Ft | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 SRD $ (212 Ft) | 239 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 SRD $ (1,014 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 SRD $ (241 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SRD $ (165 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 47% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 40% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,596 SRD $ (96,426 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,701 SRD $ (56,670 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 306 SRD $ (6,428 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,717 SRD $ (57,001 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,007 SRD $ (42,110 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 310 SRD $ (6,511 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 176 SRD $ (3,684 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,207 SRD $ (88,273 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,181 SRD $ (24,775 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 57 SRD $ (1,186 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 SRD $ (635 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 47% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 267 SRD $ (5,612 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 277 SRD $ (5,806 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 643 SRD $ (13,491 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 701 SRD $ (14,701 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 61% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,675 SRD $ (1,566,856 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ (144 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 133 SRD $ (2,795 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 96 SRD $ (2,009 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 50% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 SRD $ (540 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (837 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 125 SRD $ (2,633 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 SRD $ (393 Ft) | 771 Ft | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 SRD $ (594 Ft) | 819 Ft | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 SRD $ (539 Ft) | 802 Ft | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 SRD $ (206 Ft) | 418 Ft | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 SRD $ (296 Ft) | 422 Ft | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 SRD $ (505 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 49% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 SRD $ (3,560 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 SRD $ (1,030 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 7,424 Ft | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 296 SRD $ (6,220 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 SRD $ (695 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 SRD $ (389 Ft) | 448 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 SRD $ (247 Ft) | 422 Ft | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,596 SRD $ (54,465 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.80 SRD $ (17 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 91 SRD $ (1,918 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 SRD $ (464 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 208 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 45% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 382,000 Ft in Pécs you would need to make just about 210,728 Ft (10,043 SRD $) in Paramaribo.
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