Cost of living in Suriname compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Suriname | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 226 SRD $ (₨492) | ₨389 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 288 SRD $ (₨626) | ₨355 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 154 SRD $ (₨334) | ₨172 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 SRD $ (₨96) | ₨58 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 139 SRD $ (₨302) | ₨85 | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 SRD $ (₨186) | ₨47 | + 298% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 206 SRD $ (₨449) | ₨262 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 SRD $ (₨340) | ₨165 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 SRD $ (₨99) | ₨32 | + 213% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 SRD $ (₨125) | ₨169 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 280 SRD $ (₨610) | ₨796 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 SRD $ (₨173) | ₨98 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 SRD $ (₨90) | ₨40 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Suriname | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,087 SRD $ (₨39,387) | ₨35,685 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,457 SRD $ (₨14,062) | ₨22,997 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,500 SRD $ (₨11,977) | ₨4,784 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,406 SRD $ (₨40,082) | ₨27,549 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,978 SRD $ (₨13,019) | ₨16,227 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,933 SRD $ (₨8,565) | ₨5,217 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 864 SRD $ (₨1,882) | ₨630 | + 199% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,526 SRD $ (₨33,812) | ₨31,090 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,086 SRD $ (₨6,721) | ₨11,916 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 398 SRD $ (₨866) | ₨571 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139 SRD $ (₨302) | ₨578 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Suriname | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 702 SRD $ (₨1,530) | ₨2,383 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 747 SRD $ (₨1,627) | ₨2,947 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,243 SRD $ (₨4,884) | ₨4,074 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,443 SRD $ (₨11,854) | ₨3,115 | + 281% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 22% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Suriname | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 218,196 SRD $ (₨475,170) | ₨1,501,930 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 SRD $ (₨78) | ₨105 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 685 SRD $ (₨1,491) | ₨1,156 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Suriname | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 334 SRD $ (₨727) | ₨155 | + 368% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 284 SRD $ (₨618) | ₨289 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,084 SRD $ (₨2,361) | ₨932 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 218 SRD $ (₨474) | ₨381 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 198 SRD $ (₨430) | ₨204 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105 SRD $ (₨228) | ₨288 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 136 SRD $ (₨297) | ₨178 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 SRD $ (₨125) | ₨94 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 168 SRD $ (₨365) | ₨317 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Suriname | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 988 SRD $ (₨2,151) | ₨1,414 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 354 SRD $ (₨771) | ₨584 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 505 SRD $ (₨1,099) | ₨1,372 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,695 SRD $ (₨5,870) | ₨2,007 | + 192% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 164 SRD $ (₨358) | ₨817 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 135 SRD $ (₨295) | ₨226 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 101 SRD $ (₨220) | ₨179 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,718 SRD $ (₨18,986) | ₨53,125 | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 418 SRD $ (₨910) | ₨1,424 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 SRD $ (₨436) | ₨266 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,784 prices entered by 1,279 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 21% more expensive than in India
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