Cost of living in Suriname compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 SRD $ (Rp 80,350) | Rp 62,230 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 SRD $ (Rp 80,850) | Rp 52,137 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 SRD $ (Rp 47,664) | Rp 30,582 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 SRD $ (Rp 18,970) | Rp 18,388 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 SRD $ (Rp 30,444) | Rp 26,104 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 SRD $ (Rp 35,521) | Rp 14,341 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 SRD $ (Rp 78,976) | Rp 77,272 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 SRD $ (Rp 40,565) | Rp 38,806 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.68 SRD $ (Rp 10,665) | Rp 19,485 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 SRD $ (Rp 25,566) | Rp 32,212 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 SRD $ (Rp 79,600) | Rp 339,997 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 SRD $ (Rp 21,743) | Rp 15,796 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 SRD $ (Rp 13,638) | Rp 17,158 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,057 SRD $ (Rp 13,248,192) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,764 SRD $ (Rp 7,065,147) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 246 SRD $ (Rp 462,038) | Rp 772,430 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,898 SRD $ (Rp 12,949,014) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,034 SRD $ (Rp 7,572,042) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 172 SRD $ (Rp 322,362) | Rp 502,555 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 202 SRD $ (Rp 380,119) | Rp 285,184 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,593 SRD $ (Rp 8,621,406) | Rp 4,793,310 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,065 SRD $ (Rp 3,876,016) | Rp 2,765,630 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 SRD $ (Rp 236,042) | Rp 69,682 | + 239% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 SRD $ (Rp 42,424) | Rp 51,169 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 SRD $ (Rp 556,458) | Rp 655,076 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280 SRD $ (Rp 526,503) | Rp 457,119 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 453 SRD $ (Rp 849,708) | Rp 1,076,740 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 491 SRD $ (Rp 922,310) | Rp 1,007,380 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 186,835 SRD $ (Rp 350,736,180) | Rp 490,945,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ (Rp 13,023) | Rp 9,156 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 330,672 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 62% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 SRD $ (Rp 29,146) | Rp 30,938 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (Rp 74,849) | Rp 82,186 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 171 SRD $ (Rp 321,091) | Rp 280,243 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 SRD $ (Rp 51,441) | Rp 38,725 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 42 SRD $ (Rp 78,723) | Rp 26,962 | + 192% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 SRD $ (Rp 52,810) | Rp 34,072 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 SRD $ (Rp 25,369) | Rp 16,791 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 SRD $ (Rp 26,442) | Rp 13,618 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 SRD $ (Rp 47,090) | Rp 63,841 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 149% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 149% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 268 SRD $ (Rp 503,558) | Rp 184,270 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 SRD $ (Rp 122,834) | Rp 105,975 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 1,041,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418 SRD $ (Rp 784,398) | Rp 413,601 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 SRD $ (Rp 153,299) | Rp 152,100 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 SRD $ (Rp 32,647) | Rp 44,543 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ (Rp 26,949) | Rp 59,628 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,199 SRD $ (Rp 6,006,039) | Rp 6,860,790 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (Rp 18,773) | Rp 1,635 | + 1048% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 SRD $ (Rp 239,976) | Rp 597,783 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 SRD $ (Rp 52,968) | Rp 24,614 | + 115% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,249 prices entered by 165 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia
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