- Cost of Living
- Suriname
- Switzerland
- Paramaribo
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paramaribo, Suriname vs Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 64% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 SRD $ (CHF 5.30) | CHF 25 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 37 SRD $ (CHF 4.93) | CHF 13 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 23 SRD $ (CHF 3.05) | CHF 12 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 SRD $ (CHF 1.19) | CHF 1.74 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20 SRD $ (CHF 2.63) | CHF 8 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 SRD $ (CHF 2.38) | CHF 3.96 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36 SRD $ (CHF 4.75) | CHF 11 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 SRD $ (CHF 1.83) | CHF 3.72 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 SRD $ (CHF 0.85) | CHF 2.80 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 SRD $ (CHF 1.29) | CHF 2.30 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 SRD $ (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 SRD $ (CHF 1.49) | CHF 2.44 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 SRD $ (CHF 1.00) | CHF 2.27 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 76% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,143 SRD $ (CHF 554) | CHF 3,001 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,746 SRD $ (CHF 367) | CHF 2,340 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 333 SRD $ (CHF 45) | CHF 152 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,773 SRD $ (CHF 371) | CHF 2,245 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,878 SRD $ (CHF 251) | CHF 1,715 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 504 SRD $ (CHF 67) | CHF 101 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 164 SRD $ (CHF 22) | CHF 38 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,076 SRD $ (CHF 545) | CHF 512 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,140 SRD $ (CHF 153) | CHF 178 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47 SRD $ (CHF 6) | CHF 21 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 68 SRD $ (CHF 9) | CHF 31 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 55% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 279 SRD $ (CHF 37) | CHF 124 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 226 SRD $ (CHF 30) | CHF 61 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 607 SRD $ (CHF 81) | CHF 145 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 622 SRD $ (CHF 83) | CHF 193 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 75% | |||
| Transportation in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 75% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,395 SRD $ (CHF 9,820) | CHF 26,863 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.83 SRD $ (CHF 0.78) | CHF 2.24 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 133 SRD $ (CHF 18) | CHF 100 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 97 SRD $ (CHF 13) | CHF 40 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 72% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 SRD $ (CHF 5.06) | CHF 13 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (CHF 5.33) | CHF 32 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 SRD $ (CHF 13) | CHF 121 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 SRD $ (CHF 2.27) | CHF 7 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 SRD $ (CHF 3.22) | CHF 5.97 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 SRD $ (CHF 3.11) | CHF 6 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 SRD $ (CHF 1.23) | CHF 3.04 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 SRD $ (CHF 1.89) | CHF 4.05 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 SRD $ (CHF 3.13) | CHF 46 | - 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 74% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 130 SRD $ (CHF 17) | CHF 75 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 45 SRD $ (CHF 5.97) | CHF 39 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150 SRD $ (CHF 20) | CHF 191 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 252 SRD $ (CHF 34) | CHF 111 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 SRD $ (CHF 3.58) | CHF 17 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 SRD $ (CHF 2.53) | CHF 5.35 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 SRD $ (CHF 1.49) | CHF 7 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,110 SRD $ (CHF 282) | CHF 477 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.80 SRD $ (CHF 0.11) | CHF 0.33 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 89 SRD $ (CHF 12) | CHF 100 | - 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 19 SRD $ (CHF 2.50) | CHF 8 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 893 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 72% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 9,800
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 2,759
(20,622 SRD $)
in Paramaribo.
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