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Cost of living in Suriname compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 115% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 162 SRD $ (₨1,506) | ₨395 | + 282% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 51 SRD $ (₨469) | ₨256 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 23 SRD $ (₨213) | ₨143 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 SRD $ (₨97) | ₨52 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 SRD $ (₨197) | ₨72 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 SRD $ (₨229) | ₨37 | + 519% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 69 SRD $ (₨644) | ₨195 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 SRD $ (₨173) | ₨141 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 SRD $ (₨57) | ₨24 | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 SRD $ (₨90) | ₨120 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 63 SRD $ (₨589) | ₨865 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 14 SRD $ (₨128) | ₨82 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 SRD $ (₨64) | ₨33 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,167 SRD $ (₨66,499) | ₨31,083 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,821 SRD $ (₨35,454) | ₨20,754 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 778 SRD $ (₨7,221) | ₨4,254 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,402 SRD $ (₨40,847) | ₨23,521 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,532 SRD $ (₨51,329) | ₨15,196 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 600 SRD $ (₨5,567) | ₨3,423 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 228 SRD $ (₨2,119) | ₨770 | + 175% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,943 SRD $ (₨45,861) | ₨33,125 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,043 SRD $ (₨9,682) | ₨10,692 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 SRD $ (₨475) | ₨417 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 SRD $ (₨464) | ₨548 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 115% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 SRD $ (₨2,629) | ₨2,415 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 684 SRD $ (₨6,344) | ₨2,721 | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 789 SRD $ (₨7,317) | ₨4,055 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,052 SRD $ (₨9,759) | ₨3,296 | + 196% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,073 SRD $ (₨446,069) | ₨887,287 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ (₨63) | ₨79 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 156 SRD $ (₨1,449) | ₨1,291 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 76 SRD $ (₨708) | ₨128 | + 453% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (₨370) | ₨319 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 SRD $ (₨928) | ₨1,169 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 SRD $ (₨296) | ₨274 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 SRD $ (₨382) | ₨183 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 SRD $ (₨309) | ₨228 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 SRD $ (₨85) | ₨128 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 SRD $ (₨203) | ₨72 | + 180% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 SRD $ (₨221) | ₨303 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 182 SRD $ (₨1,685) | ₨1,264 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 SRD $ (₨440) | ₨503 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,139 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 SRD $ (₨1,856) | ₨1,833 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 SRD $ (₨390) | ₨861 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 SRD $ (₨178) | ₨219 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 SRD $ (₨226) | ₨238 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500 SRD $ (₨13,918) | ₨37,720 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (₨93) | ₨71 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 343 SRD $ (₨3,179) | ₨2,285 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 SRD $ (₨306) | ₨256 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 28,817 prices entered by 4,021 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 46% more expensive than in India
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