Cost of living in Suriname compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 94% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Suriname | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 148 SRD $ (₨547) | ₨330 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 144 SRD $ (₨534) | ₨293 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 SRD $ (₨212) | ₨163 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 SRD $ (₨82) | ₨54 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 70 SRD $ (₨259) | ₨82 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 SRD $ (₨239) | ₨41 | + 488% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 119 SRD $ (₨443) | ₨216 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 160 SRD $ (₨592) | ₨152 | + 289% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 SRD $ (₨155) | ₨29 | + 438% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 SRD $ (₨179) | ₨149 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250 SRD $ (₨926) | ₨767 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 38 SRD $ (₨140) | ₨87 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 SRD $ (₨61) | ₨35 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Suriname | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,000 SRD $ (₨37,044) | ₨31,400 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,000 SRD $ (₨44,453) | ₨20,122 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500 SRD $ (₨1,852) | ₨4,477 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,987 SRD $ (₨25,884) | ₨22,933 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,979 SRD $ (₨14,740) | ₨14,192 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250 SRD $ (₨926) | ₨3,664 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 417 SRD $ (₨1,543) | ₨511 | + 202% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,000 SRD $ (₨48,157) | ₨29,219 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,536 SRD $ (₨9,393) | ₨12,383 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 SRD $ (₨833) | ₨416 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 175 SRD $ (₨648) | ₨320 | + 103% | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 102% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Suriname | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,075 SRD $ (₨3,982) | ₨2,328 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,417 SRD $ (₨5,249) | ₨2,564 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,145 SRD $ (₨7,946) | ₨3,571 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,700 SRD $ (₨6,298) | ₨3,002 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Suriname | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 450,000 SRD $ (₨1,666,986) | ₨980,422 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 SRD $ (₨85) | ₨108 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,414 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Suriname | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 153 SRD $ (₨567) | ₨140 | + 305% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 SRD $ (₨278) | ₨303 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 SRD $ (₨926) | ₨1,443 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 65 SRD $ (₨241) | ₨402 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 SRD $ (₨148) | ₨190 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 160 SRD $ (₨593) | ₨248 | + 139% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 SRD $ (₨111) | ₨152 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 SRD $ (₨264) | ₨72 | + 267% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 SRD $ (₨223) | ₨373 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Suriname | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 470 SRD $ (₨1,740) | ₨1,357 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 246 SRD $ (₨910) | ₨595 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 SRD $ (₨3,704) | ₨1,516 | + 144% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,500 SRD $ (₨5,557) | ₨2,086 | + 166% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 SRD $ (₨556) | ₨594 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 SRD $ (₨370) | ₨229 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ (₨53) | ₨175 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 SRD $ (₨3,704) | ₨46,652 | - 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 SRD $ (₨26) | ₨1.29 | + 1916% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 SRD $ (₨741) | ₨1,530 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 90 SRD $ (₨333) | ₨244 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,650 prices entered by 981 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 41% more expensive than in India
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