Cost of living in Suriname compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 48% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 SRD $ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 225 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 SRD $ (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 121 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 SRD $ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 54 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 SRD $ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 21 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 SRD $ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 35 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 SRD $ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 23 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 SRD $ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 69 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 SRD $ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 41 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.68 SRD $ (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 24 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 SRD $ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 24 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 SRD $ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 225 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 SRD $ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 30 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SRD $ (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 30% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,057 SRD $ (Mex$ 9,903) | Mex$ 19,064 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,764 SRD $ (Mex$ 5,281) | Mex$ 8,567 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 246 SRD $ (Mex$ 345) | Mex$ 965 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,898 SRD $ (Mex$ 9,680) | Mex$ 10,122 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,034 SRD $ (Mex$ 5,660) | Mex$ 5,194 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 172 SRD $ (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 683 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 202 SRD $ (Mex$ 284) | Mex$ 384 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,593 SRD $ (Mex$ 6,445) | Mex$ 6,628 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,065 SRD $ (Mex$ 2,897) | Mex$ 2,060 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 SRD $ (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 98 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 SRD $ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 93 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 45% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 SRD $ (Mex$ 416) | Mex$ 855 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280 SRD $ (Mex$ 394) | Mex$ 666 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 453 SRD $ (Mex$ 635) | Mex$ 1,518 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 491 SRD $ (Mex$ 689) | Mex$ 1,136 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 17% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 186,835 SRD $ (Mex$ 262,180) | Mex$ 360,069 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 SRD $ (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 19 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 554 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 41% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 SRD $ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 75 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 190 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 171 SRD $ (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 547 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 SRD $ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 78 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 42 SRD $ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 49 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 SRD $ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 57 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 SRD $ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 31 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 SRD $ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 29 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 SRD $ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 181 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 268 SRD $ (Mex$ 376) | Mex$ 286 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 SRD $ (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 149 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 792 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418 SRD $ (Mex$ 586) | Mex$ 670 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 SRD $ (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 123 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 SRD $ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 71 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 40 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,957 SRD $ (Mex$ 4,150) | Mex$ 11,223 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 3.18 | + 342% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 SRD $ (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 962 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 SRD $ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 62 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13,409 prices entered by 1,235 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 26% cheaper than in Mexico
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