Cost of living in Suriname compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 45% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 SRD $ (Rp 43,239) | Rp 48,150 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 SRD $ (Rp 50,618) | Rp 54,894 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 SRD $ (Rp 25,650) | Rp 30,099 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 SRD $ (Rp 12,470) | Rp 20,570 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 SRD $ (Rp 16,383) | Rp 25,479 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 SRD $ (Rp 19,115) | Rp 16,222 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 SRD $ (Rp 42,499) | Rp 59,701 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 SRD $ (Rp 21,829) | Rp 37,721 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.68 SRD $ (Rp 5,739) | Rp 19,374 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 SRD $ (Rp 13,758) | Rp 34,923 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 SRD $ (Rp 42,835) | Rp 356,233 | - 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 SRD $ (Rp 11,701) | Rp 19,537 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SRD $ (Rp 8,327) | Rp 19,724 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 43% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,057 SRD $ (Rp 7,129,278) | Rp 17,274,900 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,764 SRD $ (Rp 3,801,983) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 246 SRD $ (Rp 248,638) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,898 SRD $ (Rp 6,968,281) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,034 SRD $ (Rp 4,074,759) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 172 SRD $ (Rp 173,473) | Rp 813,523 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 202 SRD $ (Rp 204,554) | Rp 354,270 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,593 SRD $ (Rp 4,639,456) | Rp 4,471,440 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,065 SRD $ (Rp 2,085,809) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 SRD $ (Rp 127,022) | Rp 60,481 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 SRD $ (Rp 22,830) | Rp 67,068 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 45% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 SRD $ (Rp 299,448) | Rp 655,630 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280 SRD $ (Rp 283,328) | Rp 423,397 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 453 SRD $ (Rp 457,255) | Rp 1,205,370 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 491 SRD $ (Rp 496,325) | Rp 1,178,320 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 186,835 SRD $ (Rp 188,742,422) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 SRD $ (Rp 7,701) | Rp 8,988 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 237,123 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 SRD $ (Rp 15,684) | Rp 23,300 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (Rp 40,279) | Rp 87,183 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 171 SRD $ (Rp 172,789) | Rp 254,843 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 SRD $ (Rp 27,682) | Rp 49,080 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 42 SRD $ (Rp 42,364) | Rp 19,454 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 SRD $ (Rp 28,418) | Rp 36,205 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 SRD $ (Rp 13,652) | Rp 18,007 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 SRD $ (Rp 14,229) | Rp 11,130 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 SRD $ (Rp 25,341) | Rp 86,706 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 268 SRD $ (Rp 270,981) | Rp 166,095 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 SRD $ (Rp 66,101) | Rp 104,958 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 520,784 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418 SRD $ (Rp 422,110) | Rp 388,033 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 SRD $ (Rp 43,598) | Rp 111,803 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 SRD $ (Rp 17,568) | Rp 35,619 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ (Rp 14,502) | Rp 47,498 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,957 SRD $ (Rp 2,987,542) | Rp 9,239,130 | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (Rp 10,102) | Rp 1,799 | + 461% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 SRD $ (Rp 129,139) | Rp 579,157 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 SRD $ (Rp 28,504) | Rp 28,660 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 930 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Suriname is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia
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