Cost of living in Suriname compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 18% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 SRD $ (₨222) | ₨343 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 SRD $ (₨260) | ₨292 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 SRD $ (₨132) | ₨141 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 SRD $ (₨64) | ₨52 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 SRD $ (₨84) | ₨75 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 SRD $ (₨98) | ₨37 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 SRD $ (₨218) | ₨233 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 SRD $ (₨112) | ₨150 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.68 SRD $ (₨29) | ₨32 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 SRD $ (₨71) | ₨137 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 SRD $ (₨220) | ₨716 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 SRD $ (₨60) | ₨86 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SRD $ (₨43) | ₨35 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,057 SRD $ (₨36,632) | ₨33,209 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,764 SRD $ (₨19,536) | ₨20,109 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 246 SRD $ (₨1,278) | ₨4,391 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,898 SRD $ (₨35,805) | ₨18,247 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,034 SRD $ (₨20,937) | ₨11,868 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 172 SRD $ (₨891) | ₨3,639 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 202 SRD $ (₨1,051) | ₨712 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,593 SRD $ (₨23,839) | ₨29,927 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,065 SRD $ (₨10,717) | ₨10,869 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 SRD $ (₨653) | ₨398 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 SRD $ (₨117) | ₨220 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 38% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 SRD $ (₨1,539) | ₨2,376 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280 SRD $ (₨1,456) | ₨2,495 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 453 SRD $ (₨2,350) | ₨3,665 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 491 SRD $ (₨2,550) | ₨2,737 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 12% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 186,835 SRD $ (₨969,813) | ₨943,208 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 SRD $ (₨40) | ₨83 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,167 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 15% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 SRD $ (₨81) | ₨99 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (₨207) | ₨216 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 171 SRD $ (₨888) | ₨630 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 SRD $ (₨142) | ₨319 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 42 SRD $ (₨218) | ₨170 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 SRD $ (₨146) | ₨260 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 SRD $ (₨70) | ₨139 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 SRD $ (₨73) | ₨72 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 SRD $ (₨130) | ₨216 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 268 SRD $ (₨1,392) | ₨1,196 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 SRD $ (₨340) | ₨478 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,591 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418 SRD $ (₨2,169) | ₨1,484 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 SRD $ (₨224) | ₨517 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 SRD $ (₨90) | ₨180 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ (₨75) | ₨187 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,957 SRD $ (₨15,351) | ₨38,405 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (₨52) | ₨5.46 | + 851% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 SRD $ (₨664) | ₨1,487 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 SRD $ (₨146) | ₨273 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,537 prices entered by 1,810 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is about the same as in India
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