Cost of living in Paramaribo, Suriname vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 64% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55 SRD $ (£2.78) | £10 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 44 SRD $ (£2.23) | £6 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 SRD $ (£1.29) | £3.36 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 SRD $ (£0.52) | £1.01 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | 17 SRD $ (£0.85) | £2.86 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SRD $ (£1.01) | £1.28 | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46 SRD $ (£2.36) | £5.47 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 SRD $ (£0.82) | £1.94 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.47 SRD $ (£0.28) | £0.85 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 SRD $ (£0.51) | £1.71 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 SRD $ (£2.46) | £8 | - 70% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 11 SRD $ (£0.59) | £1.78 | - 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SRD $ (£0.40) | £0.90 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 83% | |||
Housing in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 83% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,596 SRD $ (£234) | £1,801 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,701 SRD $ (£138) | £1,197 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 306 SRD $ (£16) | £138 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,717 SRD $ (£138) | £981 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,007 SRD $ (£102) | £609 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 310 SRD $ (£16) | £131 | - 88% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 176 SRD $ (£9) | £17 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,207 SRD $ (£214) | £331 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,181 SRD $ (£60) | £66 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 57 SRD $ (£2.88) | £5.73 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 SRD $ (£1.54) | £11 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 62% | |||
Clothes in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 62% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 267 SRD $ (£14) | £81 | - 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 277 SRD $ (£14) | £29 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 643 SRD $ (£33) | £67 | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 701 SRD $ (£36) | £63 | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 81% | |||
Transportation in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 81% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,675 SRD $ (£3,803) | £17,216 | - 78% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ (£0.35) | £1.21 | - 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 133 SRD $ (£7) | £52 | - 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 96 SRD $ (£4.88) | £13 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | - 71% | |||
Personal Care in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 71% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 SRD $ (£1.31) | £3.90 | - 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (£2.03) | £7 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 125 SRD $ (£6) | £80 | - 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 SRD $ (£0.95) | £3.07 | - 69% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 SRD $ (£1.44) | £1.41 | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 SRD $ (£1.31) | £3.30 | - 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 SRD $ (£0.50) | £1.51 | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14 SRD $ (£0.72) | £1.20 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 SRD $ (£1.23) | £12 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 75% | |||
Entertainment in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 75% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 SRD $ (£9) | £32 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 49 SRD $ (£2.50) | £23 | - 89% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £89 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 296 SRD $ (£15) | £51 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 SRD $ (£1.69) | £7 | - 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 SRD $ (£0.94) | £3.62 | - 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 SRD $ (£0.60) | £4.40 | - 86% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,596 SRD $ (£132) | £401 | - 67% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.80 SRD $ (£0.04) | £0.17 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 91 SRD $ (£4.65) | £27 | - 83% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 SRD $ (£1.13) | £9 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 76% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 76% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,600 in Southampton you would need to make just about £1,327 (26,069 SRD $) in Paramaribo.
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