- Cost of Living
- Suriname
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suriname compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 155 SRD $ (¥2,340) | ¥1,037 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 51 SRD $ (¥765) | ¥692 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 24 SRD $ (¥365) | ¥436 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 SRD $ (¥155) | ¥203 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 SRD $ (¥314) | ¥287 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SRD $ (¥306) | ¥777 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 SRD $ (¥813) | ¥927 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 SRD $ (¥282) | ¥688 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.15 SRD $ (¥78) | ¥416 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 SRD $ (¥166) | ¥277 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 63 SRD $ (¥959) | ¥1,538 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 14 SRD $ (¥209) | ¥199 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SRD $ (¥126) | ¥198 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,167 SRD $ (¥108,357) | ¥223,053 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,821 SRD $ (¥57,770) | ¥126,664 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 778 SRD $ (¥11,767) | ¥21,159 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,402 SRD $ (¥66,558) | ¥113,754 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,532 SRD $ (¥83,639) | ¥74,885 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 600 SRD $ (¥9,072) | ¥12,611 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 228 SRD $ (¥3,453) | ¥4,094 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,943 SRD $ (¥74,728) | ¥55,558 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 963 SRD $ (¥14,567) | ¥16,830 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 SRD $ (¥774) | ¥693 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 SRD $ (¥756) | ¥1,849 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 77% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 SRD $ (¥4,284) | ¥6,923 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 684 SRD $ (¥10,338) | ¥4,304 | + 140% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 789 SRD $ (¥11,923) | ¥8,395 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,052 SRD $ (¥15,903) | ¥13,972 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,073 SRD $ (¥726,848) | ¥2,510,720 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ (¥100) | ¥145 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 SRD $ (¥3,024) | ¥11,257 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 76 SRD $ (¥1,154) | ¥1,278 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (¥603) | ¥1,016 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 SRD $ (¥1,512) | ¥3,622 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 SRD $ (¥482) | ¥612 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 SRD $ (¥622) | ¥707 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 SRD $ (¥504) | ¥455 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 SRD $ (¥141) | ¥137 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 SRD $ (¥331) | ¥217 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 SRD $ (¥360) | ¥2,939 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SRD $ (¥4,536) | ¥4,071 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 SRD $ (¥718) | ¥3,365 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥14,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 SRD $ (¥3,024) | ¥7,768 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 SRD $ (¥635) | ¥964 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 SRD $ (¥289) | ¥487 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 SRD $ (¥368) | ¥586 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500 SRD $ (¥22,679) | ¥49,094 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (¥151) | ¥56 | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 SRD $ (¥5,285) | ¥10,339 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 SRD $ (¥499) | ¥468 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,137 prices entered by 336 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
15.120
JPY
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Cost of living in Suriname is 28% cheaper than in Japan
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