- Cost of Living
- Suriname
- Switzerland
- Paramaribo
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paramaribo, Suriname compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 70% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 SRD $ (CHF 3.84) | CHF 25 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 30 SRD $ (CHF 3.88) | CHF 13 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 SRD $ (CHF 2.72) | CHF 12 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 SRD $ (CHF 1.06) | CHF 1.74 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 SRD $ (CHF 2.21) | CHF 5.18 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 SRD $ (CHF 1.67) | CHF 4.04 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 SRD $ (CHF 3.16) | CHF 12 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 SRD $ (CHF 1.88) | CHF 4.04 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 SRD $ (CHF 0.80) | CHF 5.20 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 SRD $ (CHF 1.13) | CHF 1.76 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46 SRD $ (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9 SRD $ (CHF 1.20) | CHF 2.40 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 SRD $ (CHF 0.92) | CHF 2.85 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 84% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,636 SRD $ (CHF 346) | CHF 3,513 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,379 SRD $ (CHF 181) | CHF 2,538 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 308 SRD $ (CHF 41) | CHF 161 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,034 SRD $ (CHF 267) | CHF 1,888 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,415 SRD $ (CHF 186) | CHF 1,357 | - 86% | |
| 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) | 156 SRD $ (CHF 20) | CHF 47 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,097 SRD $ (CHF 538) | CHF 752 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,227 SRD $ (CHF 161) | CHF 169 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 SRD $ (CHF 5.41) | CHF 21 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 SRD $ (CHF 1.99) | CHF 32 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 63% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 234 SRD $ (CHF 31) | CHF 131 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 189 SRD $ (CHF 25) | CHF 56 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 360 SRD $ (CHF 47) | CHF 134 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 391 SRD $ (CHF 51) | CHF 151 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 73% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,872 SRD $ (CHF 9,967) | CHF 28,000 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.38 SRD $ (CHF 0.71) | CHF 1.69 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 SRD $ (CHF 14) | CHF 81 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 98 SRD $ (CHF 13) | CHF 37 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 84% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 SRD $ (CHF 2.94) | CHF 21 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9 SRD $ (CHF 1.17) | CHF 29 | - 96% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 72 SRD $ (CHF 9) | CHF 140 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 14 SRD $ (CHF 1.81) | CHF 9 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 SRD $ (CHF 2.44) | CHF 5.84 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 SRD $ (CHF 2.63) | CHF 5.61 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 SRD $ (CHF 0.96) | CHF 2.83 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 SRD $ (CHF 1.69) | CHF 4.05 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 SRD $ (CHF 3.07) | CHF 45 | - 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 78% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 SRD $ (CHF 13) | CHF 71 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41 SRD $ (CHF 5.41) | CHF 37 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 108 SRD $ (CHF 14) | CHF 189 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 249 SRD $ (CHF 33) | CHF 100 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 SRD $ (CHF 2.82) | CHF 17 | - 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 SRD $ (CHF 2.49) | CHF 4.84 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 SRD $ (CHF 1.47) | CHF 6 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,082 SRD $ (CHF 274) | CHF 526 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.68 SRD $ (CHF 0.09) | CHF 0.43 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 83 SRD $ (CHF 11) | CHF 108 | - 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 19 SRD $ (CHF 2.45) | CHF 8 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,179 prices entered by 183 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 77% 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 2,519
(19,173 SRD $)
in Paramaribo.
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