- Cost of Living
- Suriname
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suriname compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 57% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 155 SRD $ (Rp 307,660) | Rp 66,106 | + 365% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 51 SRD $ (Rp 100,507) | Rp 50,634 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 24 SRD $ (Rp 47,941) | Rp 30,568 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 SRD $ (Rp 20,427) | Rp 19,074 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 SRD $ (Rp 41,277) | Rp 24,685 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SRD $ (Rp 40,195) | Rp 16,247 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 SRD $ (Rp 106,828) | Rp 66,045 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 SRD $ (Rp 37,072) | Rp 37,044 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.15 SRD $ (Rp 10,236) | Rp 18,542 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 SRD $ (Rp 21,811) | Rp 32,310 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 63 SRD $ (Rp 126,074) | Rp 368,198 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 14 SRD $ (Rp 27,495) | Rp 19,117 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SRD $ (Rp 16,617) | Rp 16,216 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,167 SRD $ (Rp 14,243,704) | Rp 12,242,600 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,821 SRD $ (Rp 7,594,011) | Rp 9,677,710 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 778 SRD $ (Rp 1,546,768) | Rp 910,541 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,402 SRD $ (Rp 8,749,221) | Rp 8,553,620 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,532 SRD $ (Rp 10,994,492) | Rp 4,943,740 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 600 SRD $ (Rp 1,192,496) | Rp 619,505 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 228 SRD $ (Rp 453,894) | Rp 287,299 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,943 SRD $ (Rp 9,823,183) | Rp 4,810,710 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 963 SRD $ (Rp 1,914,856) | Rp 1,787,010 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 SRD $ (Rp 101,693) | Rp 58,356 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 SRD $ (Rp 99,375) | Rp 56,285 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 160% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 160% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 SRD $ (Rp 563,134) | Rp 615,926 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 684 SRD $ (Rp 1,358,918) | Rp 397,678 | + 242% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 789 SRD $ (Rp 1,567,279) | Rp 985,125 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,052 SRD $ (Rp 2,090,425) | Rp 811,453 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 32% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,073 SRD $ (Rp 95,545,531) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ (Rp 13,085) | Rp 8,898 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 SRD $ (Rp 397,499) | Rp 381,291 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 76 SRD $ (Rp 151,724) | Rp 24,249 | + 526% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (Rp 79,245) | Rp 88,999 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 SRD $ (Rp 198,749) | Rp 343,185 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 SRD $ (Rp 63,345) | Rp 45,191 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 SRD $ (Rp 81,717) | Rp 23,113 | + 254% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 SRD $ (Rp 66,189) | Rp 34,430 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 SRD $ (Rp 18,550) | Rp 14,080 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 SRD $ (Rp 43,461) | Rp 13,066 | + 233% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 SRD $ (Rp 47,370) | Rp 92,997 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 139% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 139% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SRD $ (Rp 596,248) | Rp 216,823 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 SRD $ (Rp 94,346) | Rp 100,274 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 375,594 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 SRD $ (Rp 397,499) | Rp 505,534 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 SRD $ (Rp 83,511) | Rp 133,066 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 SRD $ (Rp 38,044) | Rp 46,363 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 SRD $ (Rp 48,365) | Rp 56,412 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500 SRD $ (Rp 2,981,239) | Rp 7,752,910 | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (Rp 19,875) | Rp 1,617 | + 1129% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 SRD $ (Rp 694,710) | Rp 565,576 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 SRD $ (Rp 65,587) | Rp 24,489 | + 168% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,021 prices entered by 352 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia
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