Cost of living in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 15% cheaper than in São Luís (Brazil)
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| Food | + 25% | |||
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| Food in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 25% more expensive than in São Luís (Brazil) | ||||
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| Paramaribo | São Luís | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 226 SRD $ (R$ 30) | R$ 26 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 287 SRD $ (R$ 38) | R$ 31 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 153 SRD $ (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 SRD $ (R$ 5.78) | R$ 6 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 138 SRD $ (R$ 18) | R$ 14 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 SRD $ (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 204 SRD $ (R$ 27) | R$ 23 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 155 SRD $ (R$ 21) | R$ 5.73 | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 45 SRD $ (R$ 6.00) | R$ 4.94 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 SRD $ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.50 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 278 SRD $ (R$ 37) | R$ 59 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 79 SRD $ (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 SRD $ (R$ 5.44) | R$ 7 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 12% cheaper than in São Luís (Brazil) | ||||
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| Paramaribo | São Luís | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,058 SRD $ (R$ 2,383) | R$ 2,917 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,464 SRD $ (R$ 853) | R$ 1,816 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,500 SRD $ (R$ 726) | R$ 687 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,195 SRD $ (R$ 2,401) | R$ 1,653 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,991 SRD $ (R$ 791) | R$ 1,173 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,919 SRD $ (R$ 517) | R$ 954 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 862 SRD $ (R$ 114) | R$ 100 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,359 SRD $ (R$ 2,027) | R$ 1,846 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,065 SRD $ (R$ 405) | R$ 441 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 393 SRD $ (R$ 52) | R$ 14 | + 278% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139 SRD $ (R$ 18) | R$ 69 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 27% cheaper than in São Luís (Brazil) | ||||
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| Paramaribo | São Luís | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 694 SRD $ (R$ 92) | R$ 186 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 746 SRD $ (R$ 98) | R$ 184 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,211 SRD $ (R$ 292) | R$ 341 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,301 SRD $ (R$ 700) | R$ 298 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 49% cheaper than in São Luís (Brazil) | ||||
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| Paramaribo | São Luís | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 217,180 SRD $ (R$ 28,664) | R$ 78,380 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35 SRD $ (R$ 4.67) | R$ 5.95 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 681 SRD $ (R$ 90) | R$ 208 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 305 SRD $ (R$ 40) | R$ 46 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 31% more expensive than in São Luís (Brazil) | ||||
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| Paramaribo | São Luís | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 328 SRD $ (R$ 43) | R$ 16 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 283 SRD $ (R$ 37) | R$ 32 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,084 SRD $ (R$ 143) | R$ 270 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 214 SRD $ (R$ 28) | R$ 15 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 SRD $ (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103 SRD $ (R$ 14) | R$ 16 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 136 SRD $ (R$ 18) | R$ 6 | + 190% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 57 SRD $ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.21 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 167 SRD $ (R$ 22) | R$ 56 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 9% cheaper than in São Luís (Brazil) | ||||
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| Paramaribo | São Luís | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 966 SRD $ (R$ 127) | R$ 73 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 350 SRD $ (R$ 46) | R$ 59 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 505 SRD $ (R$ 67) | R$ 117 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,653 SRD $ (R$ 350) | R$ 173 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 161 SRD $ (R$ 21) | R$ 22 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 132 SRD $ (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 99 SRD $ (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,601 SRD $ (R$ 1,135) | R$ 3,432 | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.63 SRD $ (R$ 0.35) | R$ 0.89 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 418 SRD $ (R$ 55) | R$ 122 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 196 SRD $ (R$ 26) | R$ 9 | + 195% | |
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TOTAL | - 15% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 388 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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