Cost of living in Suriname compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Suriname | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 226 SRD $ (Taka 648) | Taka 324 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 288 SRD $ (Taka 824) | Taka 492 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 154 SRD $ (Taka 440) | Taka 196 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 SRD $ (Taka 126) | Taka 92 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 139 SRD $ (Taka 398) | Taka 132 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 SRD $ (Taka 245) | Taka 78 | + 214% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 206 SRD $ (Taka 591) | Taka 608 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 SRD $ (Taka 448) | Taka 223 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 SRD $ (Taka 131) | Taka 33 | + 299% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 SRD $ (Taka 165) | Taka 384 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 280 SRD $ (Taka 803) | Taka 1,400 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 SRD $ (Taka 228) | Taka 111 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 SRD $ (Taka 118) | Taka 70 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Suriname | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,087 SRD $ (Taka 51,829) | Taka 43,758 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,457 SRD $ (Taka 18,503) | Taka 25,202 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,500 SRD $ (Taka 15,760) | Taka 3,035 | + 419% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,406 SRD $ (Taka 52,744) | Taka 22,952 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,978 SRD $ (Taka 17,131) | Taka 18,549 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,933 SRD $ (Taka 11,270) | Taka 7,137 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 864 SRD $ (Taka 2,477) | Taka 1,213 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,526 SRD $ (Taka 44,493) | Taka 31,061 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,086 SRD $ (Taka 8,844) | Taka 17,904 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 398 SRD $ (Taka 1,140) | Taka 417 | + 173% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139 SRD $ (Taka 398) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Suriname | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 702 SRD $ (Taka 2,013) | Taka 2,410 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 747 SRD $ (Taka 2,141) | Taka 3,066 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,243 SRD $ (Taka 6,427) | Taka 6,410 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,443 SRD $ (Taka 15,598) | Taka 4,273 | + 265% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 44% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Suriname | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 218,196 SRD $ (Taka 625,267) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 SRD $ (Taka 102) | Taka 107 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 685 SRD $ (Taka 1,962) | Taka 2,440 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 91% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Suriname | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 334 SRD $ (Taka 956) | Taka 285 | + 236% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 284 SRD $ (Taka 814) | Taka 513 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,084 SRD $ (Taka 3,106) | Taka 1,500 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 218 SRD $ (Taka 624) | Taka 425 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 198 SRD $ (Taka 566) | Taka 333 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105 SRD $ (Taka 300) | Taka 376 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 136 SRD $ (Taka 391) | Taka 85 | + 359% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 SRD $ (Taka 165) | Taka 89 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 168 SRD $ (Taka 480) | Taka 445 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Suriname | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 988 SRD $ (Taka 2,830) | Taka 1,308 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 354 SRD $ (Taka 1,014) | Taka 852 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 505 SRD $ (Taka 1,446) | Taka 1,768 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,695 SRD $ (Taka 7,724) | Taka 2,051 | + 277% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 164 SRD $ (Taka 471) | Taka 999 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 135 SRD $ (Taka 388) | Taka 248 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 101 SRD $ (Taka 289) | Taka 564 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,718 SRD $ (Taka 24,983) | Taka 35,756 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 418 SRD $ (Taka 1,197) | Taka 2,601 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 SRD $ (Taka 573) | Taka 291 | + 97% | |
| 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 881 prices entered by 264 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
2.866
BDT
/
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Cost of living in Suriname is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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