Cost of living in Suriname compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 95% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Suriname | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 335 SRD $ (Taka 1,119) | Taka 267 | + 319% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 407 SRD $ (Taka 1,357) | Taka 546 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 253 SRD $ (Taka 844) | Taka 218 | + 288% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 68 SRD $ (Taka 226) | Taka 92 | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 172 SRD $ (Taka 573) | Taka 154 | + 272% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 87 SRD $ (Taka 290) | Taka 88 | + 231% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 415 SRD $ (Taka 1,384) | Taka 475 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 93 SRD $ (Taka 310) | Taka 305 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 SRD $ (Taka 250) | Taka 56 | + 349% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 62 SRD $ (Taka 208) | Taka 407 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 285 SRD $ (Taka 953) | Taka 1,595 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 90 SRD $ (Taka 300) | Taka 137 | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 SRD $ (Taka 139) | Taka 76 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Suriname | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,865 SRD $ (Taka 133,051) | Taka 38,619 | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,500 SRD $ (Taka 48,395) | Taka 21,828 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,887 SRD $ (Taka 6,299) | Taka 5,017 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,400 SRD $ (Taka 28,036) | Taka 25,126 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,391 SRD $ (Taka 14,657) | Taka 15,134 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,200 SRD $ (Taka 4,005) | Taka 10,000 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 720 SRD $ (Taka 2,403) | Taka 1,380 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 44,973 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,086 SRD $ (Taka 10,300) | Taka 9,570 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 398 SRD $ (Taka 1,328) | Taka 533 | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 64% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Suriname | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 702 SRD $ (Taka 2,344) | Taka 2,114 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 747 SRD $ (Taka 2,493) | Taka 2,450 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,080 SRD $ (Taka 13,617) | Taka 4,870 | + 180% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,443 SRD $ (Taka 18,167) | Taka 4,397 | + 313% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 29% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Suriname | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 218,196 SRD $ (Taka 728,249) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 SRD $ (Taka 135) | Taka 111 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 685 SRD $ (Taka 2,285) | Taka 2,408 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 48% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Suriname | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 334 SRD $ (Taka 1,114) | Taka 836 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 284 SRD $ (Taka 948) | Taka 682 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400 SRD $ (Taka 1,335) | Taka 1,500 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 218 SRD $ (Taka 727) | Taka 360 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 188 SRD $ (Taka 626) | Taka 411 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105 SRD $ (Taka 350) | Taka 625 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 136 SRD $ (Taka 455) | Taka 102 | + 347% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 SRD $ (Taka 192) | Taka 129 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 373 SRD $ (Taka 1,246) | Taka 380 | + 228% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Suriname | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 SRD $ (Taka 6,675) | Taka 1,745 | + 283% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 354 SRD $ (Taka 1,181) | Taka 1,011 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 505 SRD $ (Taka 1,685) | Taka 3,000 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,600 SRD $ (Taka 5,340) | Taka 3,597 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 177 SRD $ (Taka 592) | Taka 1,519 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 156 SRD $ (Taka 520) | Taka 253 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 82 SRD $ (Taka 273) | Taka 580 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,718 SRD $ (Taka 29,098) | Taka 35,756 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 811 SRD $ (Taka 2,708) | Taka 2,307 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 124 SRD $ (Taka 413) | Taka 330 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 461 prices entered by 217 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
3.338
BDT
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SRD
Cost of living in Suriname is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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