- Cost of Living
- Suriname
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suriname compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 155 SRD $ (¥2,246) | ¥1,006 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 51 SRD $ (¥734) | ¥711 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 24 SRD $ (¥350) | ¥445 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 SRD $ (¥153) | ¥198 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 SRD $ (¥309) | ¥270 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SRD $ (¥293) | ¥689 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 SRD $ (¥780) | ¥889 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 SRD $ (¥271) | ¥637 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 SRD $ (¥89) | ¥430 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 SRD $ (¥149) | ¥262 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 63 SRD $ (¥921) | ¥1,549 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 14 SRD $ (¥201) | ¥212 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SRD $ (¥121) | ¥195 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,167 SRD $ (¥103,998) | ¥242,113 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,821 SRD $ (¥55,446) | ¥121,422 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 778 SRD $ (¥11,293) | ¥21,895 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,402 SRD $ (¥63,881) | ¥116,929 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,532 SRD $ (¥80,274) | ¥79,022 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 600 SRD $ (¥8,707) | ¥12,611 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 228 SRD $ (¥3,314) | ¥4,156 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,943 SRD $ (¥71,722) | ¥55,558 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,043 SRD $ (¥15,142) | ¥16,830 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 SRD $ (¥742) | ¥693 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 SRD $ (¥726) | ¥1,827 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 70% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 SRD $ (¥4,112) | ¥7,207 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 684 SRD $ (¥9,922) | ¥4,012 | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 789 SRD $ (¥11,443) | ¥8,544 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,052 SRD $ (¥15,263) | ¥15,007 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 72% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,073 SRD $ (¥697,607) | ¥2,657,440 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ (¥99) | ¥147 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 156 SRD $ (¥2,266) | ¥11,877 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 76 SRD $ (¥1,108) | ¥1,278 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (¥579) | ¥1,016 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 SRD $ (¥1,451) | ¥4,123 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 SRD $ (¥462) | ¥630 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 SRD $ (¥597) | ¥711 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 SRD $ (¥483) | ¥484 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 SRD $ (¥132) | ¥145 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 SRD $ (¥317) | ¥213 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 SRD $ (¥346) | ¥2,946 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 SRD $ (¥2,885) | ¥4,119 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 SRD $ (¥689) | ¥3,373 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,005 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 SRD $ (¥2,902) | ¥8,157 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 SRD $ (¥610) | ¥903 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 SRD $ (¥278) | ¥498 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 SRD $ (¥353) | ¥551 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500 SRD $ (¥21,767) | ¥49,094 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (¥145) | ¥56 | + 160% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 SRD $ (¥5,072) | ¥10,056 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 SRD $ (¥479) | ¥474 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,919 prices entered by 316 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 33% cheaper than in Japan
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