- Cost of Living
- Suriname
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suriname compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 155 SRD $ (145元) | 53元 | + 172% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 51 SRD $ (47元) | 33元 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 24 SRD $ (23元) | 15元 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 SRD $ (10元) | 16元 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 SRD $ (19元) | 16元 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SRD $ (19元) | 8元 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 SRD $ (50元) | 63元 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 SRD $ (17元) | 13元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.15 SRD $ (4.81元) | 7元 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 SRD $ (10元) | 5.65元 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 63 SRD $ (59元) | 114元 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 14 SRD $ (13元) | 8元 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SRD $ (8元) | 12元 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 1% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,167 SRD $ (6,694元) | 9,730元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,821 SRD $ (3,569元) | 4,503元 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 778 SRD $ (727元) | 430元 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,402 SRD $ (4,112元) | 5,742元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,532 SRD $ (5,167元) | 3,505元 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 600 SRD $ (560元) | 309元 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 228 SRD $ (213元) | 88元 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,943 SRD $ (4,617元) | 2,265元 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 963 SRD $ (900元) | 678元 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 SRD $ (48元) | 40元 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 SRD $ (47元) | 39元 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 SRD $ (265元) | 554元 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 684 SRD $ (639元) | 280元 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 789 SRD $ (737元) | 619元 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,052 SRD $ (982元) | 672元 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,073 SRD $ (44,906元) | 145,666元 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ (6元) | 7元 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 SRD $ (187元) | 154元 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 76 SRD $ (71元) | 26元 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (37元) | 32元 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 SRD $ (93元) | 425元 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 SRD $ (30元) | 30元 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 SRD $ (38元) | 37元 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 SRD $ (31元) | 38元 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 SRD $ (9元) | 10元 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 SRD $ (20元) | 14元 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 SRD $ (22元) | 59元 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 90% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SRD $ (280元) | 159元 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 SRD $ (44元) | 86元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 723元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 SRD $ (187元) | 375元 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 SRD $ (39元) | 60元 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 SRD $ (18元) | 34元 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 SRD $ (23元) | 34元 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500 SRD $ (1,401元) | 3,309元 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (9元) | 0.98元 | + 851% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 SRD $ (327元) | 300元 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 SRD $ (31元) | 20元 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,403 prices entered by 559 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.934
CNY
/
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Cost of living in Suriname is 22% more expensive than in China
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