Cost of living in Suriname compared to China
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Suriname | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 226 SRD $ (43元) | 46元 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 288 SRD $ (55元) | 40元 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 154 SRD $ (29元) | 16元 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 SRD $ (8元) | 18元 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 139 SRD $ (26元) | 19元 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 SRD $ (16元) | 11元 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 206 SRD $ (39元) | 63元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 SRD $ (30元) | 15元 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 SRD $ (9元) | 6元 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 SRD $ (11元) | 7元 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 280 SRD $ (53元) | 118元 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 SRD $ (15元) | 8元 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 SRD $ (8元) | 16元 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Suriname | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,087 SRD $ (3,438元) | 15,059元 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,457 SRD $ (1,227元) | 9,006元 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,500 SRD $ (1,045元) | 421元 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,406 SRD $ (3,498元) | 7,547元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,978 SRD $ (1,136元) | 4,347元 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,933 SRD $ (748元) | 262元 | + 185% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 864 SRD $ (164元) | 115元 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,526 SRD $ (2,951元) | 1,143元 | + 158% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,086 SRD $ (587元) | 589元 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 398 SRD $ (76元) | 39元 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139 SRD $ (26元) | 51元 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Suriname | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 702 SRD $ (134元) | 529元 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 747 SRD $ (142元) | 248元 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,243 SRD $ (426元) | 626元 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,443 SRD $ (1,035元) | 828元 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Suriname | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 218,196 SRD $ (41,473元) | 161,247元 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 SRD $ (7元) | 9元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 685 SRD $ (130元) | 204元 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is about the same as in China | ||||
| Suriname | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 334 SRD $ (63元) | 39元 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 284 SRD $ (54元) | 27元 | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,084 SRD $ (206元) | 391元 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 218 SRD $ (41元) | 53元 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 198 SRD $ (38元) | 33元 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105 SRD $ (20元) | 34元 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 136 SRD $ (26元) | 13元 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 SRD $ (11元) | 15元 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 168 SRD $ (32元) | 74元 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Suriname | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 988 SRD $ (188元) | 265元 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 354 SRD $ (67元) | 110元 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 505 SRD $ (96元) | 1,294元 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,695 SRD $ (512元) | 348元 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 164 SRD $ (31元) | 79元 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 135 SRD $ (26元) | 29元 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 101 SRD $ (19元) | 18元 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,718 SRD $ (1,657元) | 3,321元 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 418 SRD $ (79元) | 410元 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 SRD $ (38元) | 24元 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,598 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 32% cheaper than in China
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