- Cost of Living
- Suriname
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suriname compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 114% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 155 SRD $ (₨1,492) | ₨420 | + 255% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 51 SRD $ (₨487) | ₨267 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 24 SRD $ (₨233) | ₨142 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 SRD $ (₨99) | ₨52 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 SRD $ (₨200) | ₨71 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SRD $ (₨195) | ₨39 | + 402% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 SRD $ (₨518) | ₨201 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 SRD $ (₨180) | ₨138 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.15 SRD $ (₨50) | ₨25 | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 SRD $ (₨106) | ₨122 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 63 SRD $ (₨612) | ₨829 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 14 SRD $ (₨133) | ₨82 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SRD $ (₨81) | ₨32 | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,167 SRD $ (₨69,087) | ₨31,121 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,821 SRD $ (₨36,834) | ₨21,203 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 778 SRD $ (₨7,502) | ₨4,520 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,402 SRD $ (₨42,437) | ₨24,691 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,532 SRD $ (₨53,327) | ₨15,583 | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 600 SRD $ (₨5,784) | ₨3,830 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 228 SRD $ (₨2,202) | ₨826 | + 167% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,943 SRD $ (₨47,646) | ₨33,666 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 963 SRD $ (₨9,288) | ₨10,641 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 SRD $ (₨493) | ₨380 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 SRD $ (₨482) | ₨565 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 129% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 SRD $ (₨2,731) | ₨2,411 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 684 SRD $ (₨6,591) | ₨2,667 | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 789 SRD $ (₨7,602) | ₨3,749 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,052 SRD $ (₨10,139) | ₨2,910 | + 248% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 1% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,073 SRD $ (₨463,431) | ₨878,319 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ (₨63) | ₨78 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 SRD $ (₨1,928) | ₨1,346 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 76 SRD $ (₨736) | ₨137 | + 438% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (₨384) | ₨285 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 SRD $ (₨964) | ₨1,553 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 SRD $ (₨307) | ₨257 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 SRD $ (₨396) | ₨178 | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 SRD $ (₨321) | ₨225 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 SRD $ (₨90) | ₨135 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 SRD $ (₨211) | ₨72 | + 194% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 SRD $ (₨230) | ₨277 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SRD $ (₨2,892) | ₨1,190 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 SRD $ (₨458) | ₨472 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,972 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 SRD $ (₨1,928) | ₨1,765 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 SRD $ (₨405) | ₨618 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 SRD $ (₨185) | ₨195 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 SRD $ (₨235) | ₨208 | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500 SRD $ (₨14,460) | ₨38,823 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (₨96) | ₨58 | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 SRD $ (₨3,370) | ₨1,881 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 SRD $ (₨318) | ₨252 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 33,067 prices entered by 4,598 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 61% more expensive than in India
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