- Cost of Living
- Suriname
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suriname compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 155 SRD $ (Rp 293,552) | Rp 65,531 | + 348% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 51 SRD $ (Rp 95,898) | Rp 49,511 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 24 SRD $ (Rp 45,742) | Rp 30,885 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 SRD $ (Rp 19,981) | Rp 18,934 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 SRD $ (Rp 40,351) | Rp 22,695 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SRD $ (Rp 38,352) | Rp 14,388 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 SRD $ (Rp 101,929) | Rp 60,646 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 SRD $ (Rp 35,372) | Rp 37,954 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 SRD $ (Rp 11,629) | Rp 18,653 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 SRD $ (Rp 19,409) | Rp 31,286 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 63 SRD $ (Rp 120,293) | Rp 371,771 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 14 SRD $ (Rp 26,234) | Rp 18,926 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SRD $ (Rp 15,855) | Rp 15,260 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,167 SRD $ (Rp 13,590,554) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,821 SRD $ (Rp 7,245,785) | Rp 8,155,000 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 778 SRD $ (Rp 1,475,841) | Rp 887,496 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,402 SRD $ (Rp 8,348,022) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,532 SRD $ (Rp 10,490,335) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 600 SRD $ (Rp 1,137,813) | Rp 667,380 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 228 SRD $ (Rp 433,080) | Rp 252,522 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,943 SRD $ (Rp 9,372,737) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,043 SRD $ (Rp 1,978,733) | Rp 1,628,720 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 SRD $ (Rp 97,030) | Rp 59,625 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 SRD $ (Rp 94,818) | Rp 55,089 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 128% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 128% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 SRD $ (Rp 537,311) | Rp 659,239 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 684 SRD $ (Rp 1,296,605) | Rp 428,524 | + 203% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 789 SRD $ (Rp 1,495,411) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,052 SRD $ (Rp 1,994,568) | Rp 936,471 | + 113% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 43% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,073 SRD $ (Rp 91,164,254) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ (Rp 12,909) | Rp 8,791 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 156 SRD $ (Rp 296,106) | Rp 382,650 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 76 SRD $ (Rp 144,767) | Rp 24,611 | + 488% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (Rp 75,611) | Rp 90,441 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 SRD $ (Rp 189,636) | Rp 332,164 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 SRD $ (Rp 60,440) | Rp 45,296 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 SRD $ (Rp 77,970) | Rp 23,390 | + 233% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 SRD $ (Rp 63,154) | Rp 32,514 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 SRD $ (Rp 17,279) | Rp 15,188 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 SRD $ (Rp 41,469) | Rp 12,682 | + 227% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 SRD $ (Rp 45,198) | Rp 81,236 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 120% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 SRD $ (Rp 376,986) | Rp 211,083 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 SRD $ (Rp 90,020) | Rp 98,679 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 460,234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 SRD $ (Rp 379,271) | Rp 497,062 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 SRD $ (Rp 79,681) | Rp 118,309 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 SRD $ (Rp 36,299) | Rp 45,661 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 SRD $ (Rp 46,148) | Rp 54,748 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500 SRD $ (Rp 2,844,533) | Rp 7,809,260 | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (Rp 18,964) | Rp 1,846 | + 927% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 SRD $ (Rp 662,854) | Rp 521,125 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 SRD $ (Rp 62,580) | Rp 24,789 | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,777 prices entered by 324 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia
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