Cost of living in Suriname compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Suriname | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 226 SRD $ (¥843) | ¥1,025 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 288 SRD $ (¥1,073) | ¥723 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 154 SRD $ (¥573) | ¥519 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 SRD $ (¥164) | ¥197 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 139 SRD $ (¥518) | ¥316 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 SRD $ (¥319) | ¥629 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 206 SRD $ (¥769) | ¥962 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 SRD $ (¥583) | ¥902 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 SRD $ (¥170) | ¥574 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 SRD $ (¥215) | ¥285 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 280 SRD $ (¥1,046) | ¥1,208 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 SRD $ (¥297) | ¥184 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 SRD $ (¥154) | ¥206 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Suriname | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,087 SRD $ (¥67,478) | ¥326,267 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,457 SRD $ (¥24,090) | ¥171,772 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,500 SRD $ (¥20,519) | ¥28,488 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,406 SRD $ (¥68,669) | ¥157,603 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,978 SRD $ (¥22,303) | ¥82,713 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,933 SRD $ (¥14,673) | ¥24,082 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 864 SRD $ (¥3,224) | ¥4,699 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,526 SRD $ (¥57,927) | ¥47,482 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,086 SRD $ (¥11,514) | ¥32,093 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 398 SRD $ (¥1,484) | ¥1,313 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139 SRD $ (¥518) | ¥1,878 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Suriname | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 702 SRD $ (¥2,621) | ¥6,136 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 747 SRD $ (¥2,787) | ¥5,199 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,243 SRD $ (¥8,368) | ¥8,989 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,443 SRD $ (¥20,308) | ¥13,588 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Suriname | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 218,196 SRD $ (¥814,056) | ¥2,700,660 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 SRD $ (¥133) | ¥165 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 685 SRD $ (¥2,554) | ¥10,143 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Suriname | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 334 SRD $ (¥1,245) | ¥2,497 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 284 SRD $ (¥1,059) | ¥1,967 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,084 SRD $ (¥4,044) | ¥5,380 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 218 SRD $ (¥813) | ¥650 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 198 SRD $ (¥737) | ¥938 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105 SRD $ (¥391) | ¥702 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 136 SRD $ (¥508) | ¥218 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 SRD $ (¥215) | ¥216 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 168 SRD $ (¥625) | ¥3,927 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Suriname | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 988 SRD $ (¥3,685) | ¥4,141 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 354 SRD $ (¥1,321) | ¥3,600 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 505 SRD $ (¥1,883) | ¥4,000 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,695 SRD $ (¥10,056) | ¥5,993 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 164 SRD $ (¥613) | ¥984 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 135 SRD $ (¥505) | ¥472 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 101 SRD $ (¥376) | ¥575 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,718 SRD $ (¥32,526) | ¥101,122 | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 418 SRD $ (¥1,558) | ¥9,280 | - 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 SRD $ (¥746) | ¥592 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,008 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Suriname is 47% cheaper than in Japan
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