Cost of living in Suriname compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Suriname | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 148 SRD $ (¥897) | ¥1,145 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 144 SRD $ (¥875) | ¥719 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 SRD $ (¥348) | ¥437 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 SRD $ (¥134) | ¥211 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 70 SRD $ (¥425) | ¥282 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 SRD $ (¥392) | ¥815 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 119 SRD $ (¥725) | ¥951 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 160 SRD $ (¥970) | ¥984 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 SRD $ (¥254) | ¥421 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 SRD $ (¥294) | ¥268 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250 SRD $ (¥1,517) | ¥1,770 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 38 SRD $ (¥229) | ¥217 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 SRD $ (¥99) | ¥225 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Suriname | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,000 SRD $ (¥60,693) | ¥194,768 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,000 SRD $ (¥72,831) | ¥126,641 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500 SRD $ (¥3,035) | ¥21,178 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,987 SRD $ (¥42,408) | ¥142,258 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,979 SRD $ (¥24,149) | ¥80,836 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250 SRD $ (¥1,517) | ¥13,643 | - 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 417 SRD $ (¥2,529) | ¥3,988 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,000 SRD $ (¥78,900) | ¥59,521 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,536 SRD $ (¥15,389) | ¥17,809 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 SRD $ (¥1,366) | ¥665 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 175 SRD $ (¥1,062) | ¥2,700 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 48% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Suriname | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,075 SRD $ (¥6,524) | ¥7,941 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,417 SRD $ (¥8,600) | ¥4,162 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,145 SRD $ (¥13,019) | ¥7,471 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,700 SRD $ (¥10,318) | ¥15,388 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Suriname | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 450,000 SRD $ (¥2,731,169) | ¥2,576,380 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 SRD $ (¥139) | ¥161 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥16,725 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Suriname | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 153 SRD $ (¥929) | ¥1,370 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 SRD $ (¥455) | ¥1,955 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 SRD $ (¥1,517) | ¥3,523 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 65 SRD $ (¥395) | ¥2,205 | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 SRD $ (¥243) | ¥648 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 160 SRD $ (¥971) | ¥409 | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 SRD $ (¥182) | ¥143 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 SRD $ (¥432) | ¥184 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 SRD $ (¥366) | ¥3,583 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Suriname | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 470 SRD $ (¥2,851) | ¥4,280 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 246 SRD $ (¥1,491) | ¥3,593 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 SRD $ (¥6,069) | ¥20,657 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,500 SRD $ (¥9,104) | ¥6,242 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 SRD $ (¥910) | ¥1,034 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 SRD $ (¥607) | ¥533 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ (¥87) | ¥526 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 SRD $ (¥6,069) | ¥58,872 | - 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 SRD $ (¥42) | ¥41 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 SRD $ (¥1,214) | ¥11,178 | - 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 90 SRD $ (¥546) | ¥554 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 706 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
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Cost of living in Suriname is 34% cheaper than in Japan
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