Cost of living in Suriname compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Suriname | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 335 SRD $ (¥1,385) | ¥1,027 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 407 SRD $ (¥1,680) | ¥808 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 253 SRD $ (¥1,045) | ¥613 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 68 SRD $ (¥280) | ¥220 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 172 SRD $ (¥710) | ¥323 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 87 SRD $ (¥359) | ¥613 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 415 SRD $ (¥1,712) | ¥1,107 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 93 SRD $ (¥384) | ¥766 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 SRD $ (¥310) | ¥468 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 62 SRD $ (¥258) | ¥304 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 285 SRD $ (¥1,179) | ¥1,290 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 90 SRD $ (¥372) | ¥218 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 SRD $ (¥172) | ¥191 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Suriname | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,865 SRD $ (¥164,670) | ¥365,082 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,500 SRD $ (¥59,896) | ¥197,136 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,887 SRD $ (¥7,796) | ¥19,132 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,400 SRD $ (¥34,698) | ¥174,888 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,391 SRD $ (¥18,140) | ¥112,259 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,200 SRD $ (¥4,957) | ¥12,528 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 720 SRD $ (¥2,974) | ¥4,254 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥74,559 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,086 SRD $ (¥12,748) | ¥25,414 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 398 SRD $ (¥1,643) | ¥1,338 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥3,163 | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Suriname | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 702 SRD $ (¥2,902) | ¥8,708 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 747 SRD $ (¥3,086) | ¥5,103 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,080 SRD $ (¥16,853) | ¥9,892 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,443 SRD $ (¥22,485) | ¥12,189 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Suriname | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 218,196 SRD $ (¥901,311) | ¥3,079,890 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 SRD $ (¥168) | ¥170 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 685 SRD $ (¥2,828) | ¥9,221 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Suriname | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 334 SRD $ (¥1,379) | ¥2,133 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 284 SRD $ (¥1,173) | ¥2,551 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400 SRD $ (¥1,652) | ¥6,000 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 218 SRD $ (¥900) | ¥1,337 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 188 SRD $ (¥775) | ¥930 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105 SRD $ (¥433) | ¥622 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 136 SRD $ (¥563) | ¥224 | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 SRD $ (¥238) | ¥188 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 373 SRD $ (¥1,542) | ¥4,604 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Suriname | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 SRD $ (¥8,261) | ¥4,908 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 354 SRD $ (¥1,462) | ¥3,873 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 505 SRD $ (¥2,085) | ¥7,212 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,600 SRD $ (¥6,609) | ¥8,269 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 177 SRD $ (¥733) | ¥1,244 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 156 SRD $ (¥643) | ¥547 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 82 SRD $ (¥337) | ¥674 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,718 SRD $ (¥36,013) | ¥51,659 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 811 SRD $ (¥3,352) | ¥9,530 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 124 SRD $ (¥512) | ¥600 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 595 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Suriname is 37% cheaper than in Japan
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