Cost of living in Suriname compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Suriname | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 226 SRD $ (R$ 29) | R$ 36 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 288 SRD $ (R$ 37) | R$ 35 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 154 SRD $ (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 SRD $ (R$ 5.65) | R$ 5.49 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 139 SRD $ (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 SRD $ (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 206 SRD $ (R$ 27) | R$ 26 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 SRD $ (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 SRD $ (R$ 5.86) | R$ 5.78 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 SRD $ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.92 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 280 SRD $ (R$ 36) | R$ 44 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 SRD $ (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 SRD $ (R$ 5.31) | R$ 4.96 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Suriname | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,087 SRD $ (R$ 2,326) | R$ 3,740 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,457 SRD $ (R$ 830) | R$ 2,469 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,500 SRD $ (R$ 707) | R$ 622 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,406 SRD $ (R$ 2,367) | R$ 2,712 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,978 SRD $ (R$ 769) | R$ 1,673 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,933 SRD $ (R$ 506) | R$ 613 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 864 SRD $ (R$ 111) | R$ 91 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,526 SRD $ (R$ 1,997) | R$ 1,939 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,086 SRD $ (R$ 397) | R$ 659 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 398 SRD $ (R$ 51) | R$ 30 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139 SRD $ (R$ 18) | R$ 21 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 45% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Suriname | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 702 SRD $ (R$ 90) | R$ 258 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 747 SRD $ (R$ 96) | R$ 252 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,243 SRD $ (R$ 288) | R$ 405 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,443 SRD $ (R$ 700) | R$ 314 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 56% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Suriname | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 218,196 SRD $ (R$ 28,062) | R$ 117,955 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 SRD $ (R$ 4.59) | R$ 5.48 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 685 SRD $ (R$ 88) | R$ 233 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Suriname | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 334 SRD $ (R$ 43) | R$ 22 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 284 SRD $ (R$ 37) | R$ 44 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,084 SRD $ (R$ 139) | R$ 259 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 218 SRD $ (R$ 28) | R$ 23 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 198 SRD $ (R$ 25) | R$ 13 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105 SRD $ (R$ 13) | R$ 19 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 136 SRD $ (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 138% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 SRD $ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.33 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 168 SRD $ (R$ 22) | R$ 55 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Suriname | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 988 SRD $ (R$ 127) | R$ 111 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 354 SRD $ (R$ 46) | R$ 64 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 505 SRD $ (R$ 65) | R$ 239 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,695 SRD $ (R$ 347) | R$ 199 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 164 SRD $ (R$ 21) | R$ 29 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 135 SRD $ (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 101 SRD $ (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,718 SRD $ (R$ 1,121) | R$ 4,422 | - 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 418 SRD $ (R$ 54) | R$ 132 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 SRD $ (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,158 prices entered by 1,751 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 23% cheaper than in Brazil
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