Cost of living in Suriname compared to China
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 SRD $ (41元) | 42元 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 SRD $ (41元) | 34元 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 SRD $ (24元) | 15元 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 SRD $ (10元) | 15元 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 SRD $ (15元) | 13元 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 SRD $ (18元) | 8元 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 SRD $ (40元) | 47元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 SRD $ (21元) | 14元 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.68 SRD $ (5.43元) | 5.82元 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 SRD $ (13元) | 5.43元 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 SRD $ (41元) | 103元 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 SRD $ (11元) | 8元 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 SRD $ (7元) | 14元 | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,057 SRD $ (6,745元) | 8,580元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,764 SRD $ (3,597元) | 4,449元 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 246 SRD $ (235元) | 386元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,898 SRD $ (6,592元) | 5,174元 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,034 SRD $ (3,855元) | 3,034元 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 172 SRD $ (164元) | 280元 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 202 SRD $ (194元) | 87元 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,593 SRD $ (4,389元) | 2,283元 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,065 SRD $ (1,973元) | 525元 | + 276% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 SRD $ (120元) | 38元 | + 212% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 SRD $ (22元) | 50元 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 SRD $ (283元) | 443元 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280 SRD $ (268元) | 233元 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 453 SRD $ (433元) | 593元 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 491 SRD $ (470元) | 532元 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 186,835 SRD $ (178,562元) | 131,184元 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ (7元) | 7元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 151元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 SRD $ (15元) | 32元 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (38元) | 34元 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 171 SRD $ (163元) | 357元 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 SRD $ (26元) | 40元 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 42 SRD $ (40元) | 50元 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 SRD $ (27元) | 33元 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 SRD $ (13元) | 8元 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 SRD $ (13元) | 11元 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 SRD $ (24元) | 74元 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 125% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 268 SRD $ (256元) | 179元 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 SRD $ (63元) | 96元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,203元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418 SRD $ (399元) | 359元 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 SRD $ (78元) | 67元 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 SRD $ (17元) | 32元 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ (14元) | 28元 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,199 SRD $ (3,058元) | 3,283元 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (10元) | 0.28元 | + 3328% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 SRD $ (122元) | 312元 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 SRD $ (27元) | 20元 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,542 prices entered by 296 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 21% more expensive than in China
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