Cost of living in Suriname compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 SRD $ (¥322) | ¥941 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 SRD $ (¥377) | ¥695 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 SRD $ (¥191) | ¥426 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 SRD $ (¥93) | ¥203 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 SRD $ (¥122) | ¥244 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 SRD $ (¥143) | ¥653 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 SRD $ (¥317) | ¥888 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 SRD $ (¥163) | ¥792 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.68 SRD $ (¥43) | ¥389 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 SRD $ (¥103) | ¥306 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 SRD $ (¥319) | ¥1,351 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 SRD $ (¥87) | ¥185 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SRD $ (¥62) | ¥246 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 76% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,057 SRD $ (¥53,151) | ¥295,978 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,764 SRD $ (¥28,345) | ¥169,167 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 246 SRD $ (¥1,854) | ¥25,258 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,898 SRD $ (¥51,951) | ¥144,655 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,034 SRD $ (¥30,379) | ¥80,593 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 172 SRD $ (¥1,293) | ¥13,235 | - 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 202 SRD $ (¥1,525) | ¥4,060 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,593 SRD $ (¥34,589) | ¥55,604 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,065 SRD $ (¥15,550) | ¥10,692 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 SRD $ (¥947) | ¥778 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 SRD $ (¥170) | ¥2,599 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 SRD $ (¥2,232) | ¥6,849 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280 SRD $ (¥2,112) | ¥4,780 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 453 SRD $ (¥3,409) | ¥8,249 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 491 SRD $ (¥3,700) | ¥12,511 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 186,835 SRD $ (¥1,407,137) | ¥2,585,890 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 SRD $ (¥57) | ¥135 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,445 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 SRD $ (¥117) | ¥1,225 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (¥300) | ¥1,626 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 171 SRD $ (¥1,288) | ¥6,148 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 SRD $ (¥206) | ¥812 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 42 SRD $ (¥316) | ¥655 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 SRD $ (¥212) | ¥501 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 SRD $ (¥102) | ¥170 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 SRD $ (¥106) | ¥229 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 SRD $ (¥189) | ¥2,983 | - 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 268 SRD $ (¥2,020) | ¥3,633 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 SRD $ (¥493) | ¥3,657 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,969 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418 SRD $ (¥3,147) | ¥6,422 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 SRD $ (¥325) | ¥1,122 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 SRD $ (¥131) | ¥445 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ (¥108) | ¥556 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,957 SRD $ (¥22,273) | ¥52,544 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (¥75) | ¥40 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 SRD $ (¥963) | ¥9,497 | - 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 SRD $ (¥213) | ¥525 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 785 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 60% cheaper than in Japan
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