- Cost of Living
- Suriname
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suriname compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 155 SRD $ (141元) | 50元 | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 51 SRD $ (46元) | 34元 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 24 SRD $ (22元) | 15元 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 SRD $ (10元) | 15元 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 SRD $ (19元) | 16元 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SRD $ (18元) | 8元 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 SRD $ (49元) | 57元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 SRD $ (17元) | 14元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 SRD $ (5.57元) | 7元 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 SRD $ (9元) | 5.59元 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 63 SRD $ (58元) | 114元 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 14 SRD $ (13元) | 7元 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SRD $ (8元) | 12元 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 1% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,167 SRD $ (6,514元) | 9,327元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,821 SRD $ (3,473元) | 4,302元 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 778 SRD $ (707元) | 439元 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,402 SRD $ (4,001元) | 5,529元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,532 SRD $ (5,028元) | 3,479元 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 600 SRD $ (545元) | 307元 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 228 SRD $ (208元) | 86元 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,943 SRD $ (4,492元) | 2,131元 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,043 SRD $ (948元) | 703元 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 SRD $ (47元) | 36元 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 SRD $ (45元) | 38元 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 63% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 SRD $ (258元) | 556元 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 684 SRD $ (621元) | 260元 | + 139% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 789 SRD $ (717元) | 624元 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,052 SRD $ (956元) | 694元 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,073 SRD $ (43,695元) | 143,509元 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ (6元) | 7元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 156 SRD $ (142元) | 156元 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 76 SRD $ (69元) | 26元 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (36元) | 30元 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 SRD $ (91元) | 493元 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 SRD $ (29元) | 29元 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 SRD $ (37元) | 36元 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 SRD $ (30元) | 36元 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 SRD $ (8元) | 9元 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 SRD $ (20元) | 13元 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 SRD $ (22元) | 57元 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 77% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 SRD $ (181元) | 149元 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 SRD $ (43元) | 86元 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 777元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 SRD $ (182元) | 375元 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 SRD $ (38元) | 58元 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 SRD $ (17元) | 34元 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 SRD $ (22元) | 33元 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500 SRD $ (1,363元) | 3,255元 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (9元) | 1.04元 | + 777% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 SRD $ (318元) | 309元 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 SRD $ (30元) | 20元 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,436 prices entered by 534 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.909
CNY
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Cost of living in Suriname is 18% more expensive than in China
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