- Cost of Living
- Suriname
- Zimbabwe
- Paramaribo
- Zvishavane District
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paramaribo, Suriname compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 21% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38 SRD $ ($5.11) | $3.00 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34 SRD $ ($4.54) | $3.00 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 SRD $ ($2.95) | $3.00 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 SRD $ ($1.00) | $1.29 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19 SRD $ ($2.51) | $2.40 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 SRD $ ($2.23) | $1.10 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 31 SRD $ ($4.18) | $6 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 SRD $ ($1.83) | $1.70 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 SRD $ ($0.86) | $1.00 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 SRD $ ($1.23) | $1.50 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 SRD $ ($7) | $6.00 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 SRD $ ($1.53) | $2.25 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 SRD $ ($0.96) | $0.33 | + 187% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 24% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,143 SRD $ ($556) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,746 SRD $ ($368) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 333 SRD $ ($45) | $40 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,773 SRD $ ($372) | $500 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,878 SRD $ ($252) | $250 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 504 SRD $ ($68) | $50 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 164 SRD $ ($22) | $70 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,173 SRD $ ($560) | $600 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,206 SRD $ ($162) | $300 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47 SRD $ ($6) | $7 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 68 SRD $ ($9) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 1% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 279 SRD $ ($37) | $40 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 226 SRD $ ($30) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 448 SRD $ ($60) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 496 SRD $ ($66) | - | - | |
| 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 | 73,395 SRD $ ($9,841) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.65 SRD $ ($0.76) | $1.40 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140 SRD $ ($19) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 96 SRD $ ($13) | - | - | |
| 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) | 38 SRD $ ($5.07) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ ($5.35) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 SRD $ ($13) | $25 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 SRD $ ($2.27) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 SRD $ ($2.67) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 SRD $ ($3.12) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 SRD $ ($1.25) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 SRD $ ($1.89) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 SRD $ ($3.27) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 3% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 139 SRD $ ($19) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 45 SRD $ ($5.98) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150 SRD $ ($20) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 252 SRD $ ($34) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 SRD $ ($3.17) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 SRD $ ($2.54) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 SRD $ ($1.50) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,110 SRD $ ($283) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.80 SRD $ ($0.11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 89 SRD $ ($12) | $20 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 19 SRD $ ($2.50) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 199 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paramaribo (Suriname) is 8% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$1,700
in Zvishavane District
you would need to make just about $1,558
(11,616 SRD $)
in Paramaribo.
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