Cost of living in Suriname compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 51% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 SRD $ (20元) | 56元 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 SRD $ (23元) | 37元 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 SRD $ (12元) | 16元 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 SRD $ (5.65元) | 13元 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 SRD $ (7元) | 14元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 SRD $ (9元) | 8元 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 SRD $ (19元) | 56元 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 SRD $ (10元) | 13元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.68 SRD $ (2.60元) | 7元 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 SRD $ (6元) | 6元 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 SRD $ (19元) | 119元 | - 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 SRD $ (5.30元) | 9元 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SRD $ (3.77元) | 10元 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 51% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,057 SRD $ (3,228元) | 7,754元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,764 SRD $ (1,721元) | 4,503元 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 246 SRD $ (113元) | 412元 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,898 SRD $ (3,155元) | 6,949元 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,034 SRD $ (1,845元) | 4,162元 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 172 SRD $ (79元) | 272元 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 202 SRD $ (93元) | 88元 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,593 SRD $ (2,101元) | 2,091元 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,065 SRD $ (944元) | 619元 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 SRD $ (58元) | 43元 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 SRD $ (10元) | 41元 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 SRD $ (136元) | 415元 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280 SRD $ (128元) | 206元 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 453 SRD $ (207元) | 590元 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 491 SRD $ (225元) | 663元 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 186,835 SRD $ (85,455元) | 159,594元 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 SRD $ (3.49元) | 6元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 176元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 62% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 SRD $ (7元) | 30元 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (18元) | 36元 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 171 SRD $ (78元) | 440元 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 SRD $ (13元) | 35元 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 42 SRD $ (19元) | 38元 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 SRD $ (13元) | 36元 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 SRD $ (6元) | 10元 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 SRD $ (6元) | 11元 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 SRD $ (11元) | 80元 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 268 SRD $ (123元) | 206元 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 SRD $ (30元) | 97元 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 743元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418 SRD $ (191元) | 429元 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 SRD $ (20元) | 67元 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 SRD $ (8元) | 35元 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ (7元) | 32元 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,957 SRD $ (1,353元) | 3,096元 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (4.57元) | 0.68元 | + 569% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 SRD $ (58元) | 481元 | - 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 SRD $ (13元) | 23元 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,004 prices entered by 210 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 41% cheaper than in China
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