- Cost of Living
- Suriname
- Switzerland
- Paramaribo
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paramaribo, Suriname compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 61% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 69 SRD $ (CHF 9) | CHF 25 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28 SRD $ (CHF 3.65) | CHF 14 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49 SRD $ (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 SRD $ (CHF 1.09) | CHF 1.81 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 SRD $ (CHF 1.85) | CHF 5.18 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 SRD $ (CHF 2.40) | CHF 4.04 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 31 SRD $ (CHF 4.08) | CHF 12 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 SRD $ (CHF 3.35) | CHF 4.04 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 SRD $ (CHF 1.24) | CHF 5.20 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 SRD $ (CHF 0.98) | CHF 1.76 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 SRD $ (CHF 5.02) | CHF 15 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 SRD $ (CHF 1.02) | CHF 2.70 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.22 SRD $ (CHF 0.68) | CHF 2.85 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 77% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,119 SRD $ (CHF 668) | CHF 3,513 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,168 SRD $ (CHF 283) | CHF 2,538 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 924 SRD $ (CHF 121) | CHF 161 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,751 SRD $ (CHF 229) | CHF 1,888 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,300 SRD $ (CHF 170) | CHF 1,357 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 519 SRD $ (CHF 68) | CHF 81 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 184 SRD $ (CHF 24) | CHF 47 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,559 SRD $ (CHF 726) | CHF 836 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,550 SRD $ (CHF 202) | CHF 165 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 77 SRD $ (CHF 10) | CHF 18 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56 SRD $ (CHF 7) | CHF 32 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 61% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 246 SRD $ (CHF 32) | CHF 131 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 205 SRD $ (CHF 27) | CHF 56 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 345 SRD $ (CHF 45) | CHF 134 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 357 SRD $ (CHF 47) | CHF 151 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 74% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 57,249 SRD $ (CHF 7,474) | CHF 28,000 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27 SRD $ (CHF 0.69) | CHF 1.69 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 SRD $ (CHF 14) | CHF 81 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 38 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 80% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 SRD $ (CHF 2.38) | CHF 18 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5.14 SRD $ (CHF 0.67) | CHF 32 | - 98% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 59 SRD $ (CHF 8) | CHF 145 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 23 SRD $ (CHF 3.06) | CHF 8 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 SRD $ (CHF 3.17) | CHF 7 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 SRD $ (CHF 2.85) | CHF 6 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 SRD $ (CHF 2.02) | CHF 3.11 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 23 SRD $ (CHF 3.04) | CHF 3.88 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 SRD $ (CHF 2.72) | CHF 47 | - 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 64% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 193 SRD $ (CHF 25) | CHF 71 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 SRD $ (CHF 6) | CHF 37 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 122 SRD $ (CHF 16) | CHF 198 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 461 SRD $ (CHF 60) | CHF 100 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 SRD $ (CHF 3.21) | CHF 17 | - 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 SRD $ (CHF 2.57) | CHF 4.84 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18 SRD $ (CHF 2.33) | CHF 6 | - 61% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,576 SRD $ (CHF 206) | CHF 178 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.83 SRD $ (CHF 0.11) | CHF 0.43 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 101 SRD $ (CHF 13) | CHF 108 | - 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 SRD $ (CHF 3.36) | CHF 8 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,442 prices entered by 209 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 71% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 11,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 3,244
(24,851 SRD $)
in Paramaribo.
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