Cost of living in Suriname compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Suriname | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 148 SRD $ (Rp 102,748) | Rp 61,205 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 144 SRD $ (Rp 100,287) | Rp 48,353 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 SRD $ (Rp 39,847) | Rp 29,046 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 SRD $ (Rp 15,327) | Rp 21,836 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 70 SRD $ (Rp 48,666) | Rp 22,834 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 SRD $ (Rp 44,911) | Rp 14,630 | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 119 SRD $ (Rp 83,078) | Rp 66,405 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 160 SRD $ (Rp 111,076) | Rp 43,134 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 SRD $ (Rp 29,115) | Rp 18,263 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 SRD $ (Rp 33,680) | Rp 34,771 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250 SRD $ (Rp 173,818) | Rp 406,659 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 38 SRD $ (Rp 26,231) | Rp 17,291 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 SRD $ (Rp 11,358) | Rp 16,247 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Suriname | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,000 SRD $ (Rp 6,952,703) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,000 SRD $ (Rp 8,343,243) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500 SRD $ (Rp 347,635) | Rp 801,210 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,987 SRD $ (Rp 4,858,090) | Rp 6,665,800 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,979 SRD $ (Rp 2,766,432) | Rp 3,107,490 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250 SRD $ (Rp 173,818) | Rp 505,106 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 417 SRD $ (Rp 289,670) | Rp 237,062 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,000 SRD $ (Rp 9,038,514) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 154% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,536 SRD $ (Rp 1,762,948) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 SRD $ (Rp 156,436) | Rp 57,323 | + 173% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 175 SRD $ (Rp 121,672) | Rp 95,242 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 60% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Suriname | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,075 SRD $ (Rp 747,311) | Rp 648,513 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,417 SRD $ (Rp 985,142) | Rp 480,172 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,145 SRD $ (Rp 1,491,452) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,700 SRD $ (Rp 1,181,959) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Suriname | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 450,000 SRD $ (Rp 312,871,622) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 SRD $ (Rp 15,877) | Rp 9,337 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 419,026 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Suriname | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 153 SRD $ (Rp 106,429) | Rp 19,709 | + 440% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 SRD $ (Rp 52,145) | Rp 89,583 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 SRD $ (Rp 173,818) | Rp 204,790 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 65 SRD $ (Rp 45,193) | Rp 108,192 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 SRD $ (Rp 27,811) | Rp 22,334 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 160 SRD $ (Rp 111,243) | Rp 30,094 | + 270% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 SRD $ (Rp 20,858) | Rp 22,886 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 SRD $ (Rp 49,489) | Rp 11,284 | + 339% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 SRD $ (Rp 41,892) | Rp 119,565 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Suriname | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 470 SRD $ (Rp 326,548) | Rp 261,585 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 246 SRD $ (Rp 170,820) | Rp 99,216 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 SRD $ (Rp 695,270) | Rp 251,127 | + 177% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,500 SRD $ (Rp 1,042,905) | Rp 573,242 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 SRD $ (Rp 104,291) | Rp 159,890 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 SRD $ (Rp 69,527) | Rp 39,869 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ (Rp 9,981) | Rp 65,361 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 SRD $ (Rp 695,270) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 SRD $ (Rp 4,867) | Rp 2,093 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 SRD $ (Rp 139,054) | Rp 509,555 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 90 SRD $ (Rp 62,574) | Rp 32,683 | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 562 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
695.270
IDR
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SRD
Cost of living in Suriname is about the same as in Indonesia
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