- Cost of Living
- Suriname
- Zimbabwe
- Paramaribo
- Zvishavane District
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paramaribo, Suriname compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 12% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 SRD $ ($3.95) | $3.00 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 30 SRD $ ($4.00) | $3.00 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 SRD $ ($2.80) | $3.00 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 SRD $ ($1.09) | $1.29 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 SRD $ ($2.28) | $2.40 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 16 SRD $ ($2.11) | $1.10 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 SRD $ ($3.43) | $6 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 SRD $ ($1.94) | $1.70 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.99 SRD $ ($0.81) | $1.00 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 SRD $ ($1.17) | $1.50 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46 SRD $ ($6) | $6.00 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10 SRD $ ($1.34) | $2.25 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 SRD $ ($1.01) | $0.33 | + 204% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 26% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,639 SRD $ ($493) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,524 SRD $ ($342) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 308 SRD $ ($42) | $40 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,034 SRD $ ($275) | $500 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,415 SRD $ ($191) | $250 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 519 SRD $ ($70) | $50 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 169 SRD $ ($23) | $70 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,027 SRD $ ($545) | $600 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,322 SRD $ ($179) | $300 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 SRD $ ($5.58) | $7 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 SRD $ ($2.05) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 3% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 234 SRD $ ($32) | $40 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 189 SRD $ ($26) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 360 SRD $ ($49) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 391 SRD $ ($53) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 11% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,872 SRD $ ($10,267) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.45 SRD $ ($0.74) | $1.40 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 105 SRD $ ($14) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 81 SRD $ ($11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 8% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 SRD $ ($3.03) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9 SRD $ ($1.20) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 SRD $ ($14) | $25 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 14 SRD $ ($1.87) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 SRD $ ($2.32) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 SRD $ ($2.71) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 SRD $ ($1.24) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 SRD $ ($1.78) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 SRD $ ($3.28) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 4% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 SRD $ ($14) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 SRD $ ($5.91) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 108 SRD $ ($15) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 265 SRD $ ($36) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 SRD $ ($2.90) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 SRD $ ($2.42) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 SRD $ ($1.51) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,082 SRD $ ($282) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.68 SRD $ ($0.09) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 83 SRD $ ($11) | $20 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 19 SRD $ ($2.52) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 115 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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USD
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Cost of living in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 11% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$1,600
in Zvishavane District
you would need to make just about $1,428
(10,552 SRD $)
in Paramaribo.
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