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 | 226 SRD $ (Rp 90,404) | Rp 44,863 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 288 SRD $ (Rp 115,079) | Rp 54,330 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 154 SRD $ (Rp 61,441) | Rp 27,591 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 SRD $ (Rp 17,560) | Rp 19,917 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 139 SRD $ (Rp 55,505) | Rp 25,297 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 SRD $ (Rp 34,198) | Rp 18,627 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 206 SRD $ (Rp 82,486) | Rp 55,732 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 SRD $ (Rp 62,483) | Rp 43,429 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 SRD $ (Rp 18,219) | Rp 21,967 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 SRD $ (Rp 23,040) | Rp 34,412 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 280 SRD $ (Rp 112,137) | Rp 337,317 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 SRD $ (Rp 31,810) | Rp 22,207 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 SRD $ (Rp 16,506) | Rp 17,971 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Suriname | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,087 SRD $ (Rp 7,235,760) | Rp 17,957,200 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,457 SRD $ (Rp 2,583,226) | Rp 9,443,920 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,500 SRD $ (Rp 2,200,289) | Rp 528,780 | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,406 SRD $ (Rp 7,363,461) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,978 SRD $ (Rp 2,391,611) | Rp 4,054,970 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,933 SRD $ (Rp 1,573,452) | Rp 1,282,180 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 864 SRD $ (Rp 345,741) | Rp 410,662 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,526 SRD $ (Rp 6,211,556) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,086 SRD $ (Rp 1,234,626) | Rp 1,358,260 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 398 SRD $ (Rp 159,142) | Rp 56,742 | + 180% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139 SRD $ (Rp 55,519) | Rp 77,300 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Suriname | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 702 SRD $ (Rp 281,019) | Rp 624,572 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 747 SRD $ (Rp 298,852) | Rp 443,680 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,243 SRD $ (Rp 897,296) | Rp 1,212,520 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,443 SRD $ (Rp 2,177,653) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Suriname | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 218,196 SRD $ (Rp 87,292,396) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 SRD $ (Rp 14,276) | Rp 12,273 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 685 SRD $ (Rp 273,847) | Rp 150,291 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 91% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Suriname | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 334 SRD $ (Rp 133,533) | Rp 36,367 | + 267% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 284 SRD $ (Rp 113,583) | Rp 60,467 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,084 SRD $ (Rp 433,678) | Rp 351,050 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 218 SRD $ (Rp 87,140) | Rp 130,123 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 198 SRD $ (Rp 79,014) | Rp 21,655 | + 265% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105 SRD $ (Rp 41,936) | Rp 34,558 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 136 SRD $ (Rp 54,521) | Rp 30,035 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 SRD $ (Rp 23,020) | Rp 15,580 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 168 SRD $ (Rp 67,018) | Rp 88,350 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Suriname | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 988 SRD $ (Rp 395,104) | Rp 216,012 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 354 SRD $ (Rp 141,606) | Rp 104,481 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 505 SRD $ (Rp 201,922) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,695 SRD $ (Rp 1,078,353) | Rp 383,761 | + 181% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 164 SRD $ (Rp 65,771) | Rp 162,937 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 135 SRD $ (Rp 54,147) | Rp 36,298 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 101 SRD $ (Rp 40,343) | Rp 40,791 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,718 SRD $ (Rp 3,487,851) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 418 SRD $ (Rp 167,113) | Rp 496,553 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 SRD $ (Rp 80,013) | Rp 35,528 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 869 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia
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