Cost of living in Suriname compared to China
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Suriname | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 148 SRD $ (48元) | 43元 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 144 SRD $ (46元) | 37元 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 SRD $ (18元) | 17元 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 SRD $ (7元) | 14元 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 70 SRD $ (23元) | 16元 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 SRD $ (21元) | 9元 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 119 SRD $ (38元) | 48元 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 160 SRD $ (51元) | 13元 | + 300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 SRD $ (13元) | 6元 | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 SRD $ (16元) | 7元 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250 SRD $ (80元) | 97元 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 38 SRD $ (12元) | 9元 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 SRD $ (5.25元) | 13元 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 59% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Suriname | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,000 SRD $ (3,216元) | 13,898元 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,000 SRD $ (3,859元) | 8,379元 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500 SRD $ (161元) | 462元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,987 SRD $ (2,247元) | 6,525元 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,979 SRD $ (1,280元) | 4,376元 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250 SRD $ (80元) | 516元 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 417 SRD $ (134元) | 140元 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,000 SRD $ (4,181元) | 1,829元 | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,536 SRD $ (815元) | 546元 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 SRD $ (72元) | 50元 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 175 SRD $ (56元) | 66元 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Suriname | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,075 SRD $ (346元) | 511元 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,417 SRD $ (456元) | 288元 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,145 SRD $ (690元) | 654元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,700 SRD $ (547元) | 844元 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is about the same as in China | ||||
| Suriname | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 450,000 SRD $ (144,727元) | 148,501元 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 SRD $ (7元) | 8元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 206元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Suriname | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 153 SRD $ (49元) | 28元 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 SRD $ (24元) | 27元 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 SRD $ (80元) | 386元 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 65 SRD $ (21元) | 30元 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 SRD $ (13元) | 19元 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 160 SRD $ (51元) | 44元 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 SRD $ (10元) | 21元 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 SRD $ (23元) | 16元 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 SRD $ (19元) | 82元 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Suriname | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 470 SRD $ (151元) | 260元 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 246 SRD $ (79元) | 122元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 SRD $ (322元) | 417元 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,500 SRD $ (482元) | 319元 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 SRD $ (48元) | 90元 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 SRD $ (32元) | 31元 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ (4.62元) | 19元 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 SRD $ (322元) | 2,968元 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 SRD $ (2.25元) | 0.24元 | + 822% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 SRD $ (64元) | 410元 | - 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 90 SRD $ (29元) | 38元 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,259 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 25% cheaper than in China
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