Cost of living in Suriname compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 SRD $ (₨436) | ₨377 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 SRD $ (₨438) | ₨278 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 SRD $ (₨258) | ₨139 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 SRD $ (₨103) | ₨52 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 SRD $ (₨165) | ₨71 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 SRD $ (₨193) | ₨36 | + 438% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 SRD $ (₨428) | ₨211 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 SRD $ (₨220) | ₨133 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.68 SRD $ (₨58) | ₨28 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 SRD $ (₨139) | ₨127 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 SRD $ (₨432) | ₨798 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 SRD $ (₨118) | ₨84 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 SRD $ (₨74) | ₨35 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 110% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,057 SRD $ (₨71,831) | ₨32,340 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,764 SRD $ (₨38,307) | ₨19,892 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 246 SRD $ (₨2,505) | ₨4,354 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,898 SRD $ (₨70,209) | ₨22,004 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,034 SRD $ (₨41,055) | ₨13,146 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 172 SRD $ (₨1,748) | ₨3,238 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 202 SRD $ (₨2,061) | ₨736 | + 180% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,593 SRD $ (₨46,745) | ₨29,560 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,065 SRD $ (₨21,015) | ₨10,271 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 SRD $ (₨1,280) | ₨375 | + 241% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 SRD $ (₨230) | ₨371 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 SRD $ (₨3,017) | ₨2,376 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280 SRD $ (₨2,855) | ₨2,554 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 453 SRD $ (₨4,607) | ₨3,734 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 491 SRD $ (₨5,001) | ₨2,705 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 186,835 SRD $ (₨1,901,664) | ₨934,217 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ (₨71) | ₨75 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,186 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 SRD $ (₨158) | ₨96 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (₨406) | ₨200 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 171 SRD $ (₨1,741) | ₨922 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 SRD $ (₨279) | ₨253 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 42 SRD $ (₨427) | ₨177 | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 SRD $ (₨286) | ₨236 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 SRD $ (₨138) | ₨150 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 SRD $ (₨143) | ₨70 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 SRD $ (₨255) | ₨233 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 223% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 223% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 268 SRD $ (₨2,730) | ₨1,241 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 SRD $ (₨666) | ₨472 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,755 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418 SRD $ (₨4,253) | ₨1,907 | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 SRD $ (₨831) | ₨673 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 SRD $ (₨177) | ₨214 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ (₨146) | ₨201 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,199 SRD $ (₨32,564) | ₨33,946 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (₨102) | ₨2.10 | + 4751% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 SRD $ (₨1,301) | ₨1,809 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 SRD $ (₨287) | ₨257 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,658 prices entered by 2,353 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 82% more expensive than in India
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