Cost of living in Suriname compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 SRD $ (¥670) | ¥1,041 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42 SRD $ (¥613) | ¥713 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 SRD $ (¥373) | ¥467 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 SRD $ (¥149) | ¥215 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 SRD $ (¥257) | ¥287 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SRD $ (¥295) | ¥484 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 43 SRD $ (¥626) | ¥1,246 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 SRD $ (¥367) | ¥610 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.88 SRD $ (¥87) | ¥381 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 SRD $ (¥137) | ¥267 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 SRD $ (¥624) | ¥1,801 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 SRD $ (¥154) | ¥223 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 SRD $ (¥105) | ¥242 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,454 SRD $ (¥139,169) | ¥193,680 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,488 SRD $ (¥66,070) | ¥112,128 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 277 SRD $ (¥4,076) | ¥15,296 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,706 SRD $ (¥128,157) | ¥127,930 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,005 SRD $ (¥73,673) | ¥84,445 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 195 SRD $ (¥2,866) | ¥11,742 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 219 SRD $ (¥3,228) | ¥3,714 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,462 SRD $ (¥65,689) | ¥37,069 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,125 SRD $ (¥16,565) | ¥10,892 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 SRD $ (¥1,185) | ¥749 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 SRD $ (¥368) | ¥1,906 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 205 SRD $ (¥3,018) | ¥6,528 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 226 SRD $ (¥3,327) | ¥4,644 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 918 SRD $ (¥13,518) | ¥7,956 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 601 SRD $ (¥8,852) | ¥13,013 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 50,955 SRD $ (¥750,128) | ¥2,936,380 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ (¥99) | ¥143 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 156 SRD $ (¥2,299) | ¥9,633 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 SRD $ (¥635) | ¥1,406 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (¥587) | ¥929 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 171 SRD $ (¥2,518) | ¥8,740 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 SRD $ (¥403) | ¥554 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 SRD $ (¥496) | ¥669 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 SRD $ (¥435) | ¥525 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 SRD $ (¥129) | ¥218 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 SRD $ (¥235) | ¥251 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 SRD $ (¥403) | ¥2,654 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 245 SRD $ (¥3,600) | ¥3,633 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 72 SRD $ (¥1,067) | ¥3,165 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥15,347 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 426 SRD $ (¥6,271) | ¥6,734 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 101 SRD $ (¥1,482) | ¥809 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 SRD $ (¥239) | ¥511 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 SRD $ (¥166) | ¥509 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 425 SRD $ (¥6,257) | ¥46,875 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (¥147) | ¥26 | + 459% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 115 SRD $ (¥1,688) | ¥8,766 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27 SRD $ (¥403) | ¥477 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,484 prices entered by 210 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 35% cheaper than in Japan
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