Cost of living in Suriname compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Suriname | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 148 SRD $ (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 243 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 144 SRD $ (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 139 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 SRD $ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 64 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 SRD $ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 70 SRD $ (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 37 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 SRD $ (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 25 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 119 SRD $ (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 79 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 160 SRD $ (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 47 | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 SRD $ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 27 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 SRD $ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 25 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250 SRD $ (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 263 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 38 SRD $ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 33 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 SRD $ (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 21 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 27% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Suriname | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,000 SRD $ (Mex$ 9,453) | Mex$ 18,987 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,000 SRD $ (Mex$ 11,344) | Mex$ 9,486 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500 SRD $ (Mex$ 473) | Mex$ 1,099 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,987 SRD $ (Mex$ 6,605) | Mex$ 11,669 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,979 SRD $ (Mex$ 3,761) | Mex$ 6,034 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250 SRD $ (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 850 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 417 SRD $ (Mex$ 394) | Mex$ 404 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,000 SRD $ (Mex$ 12,289) | Mex$ 7,503 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,536 SRD $ (Mex$ 2,397) | Mex$ 2,437 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 SRD $ (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 116 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 175 SRD $ (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 109 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 66% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Suriname | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,075 SRD $ (Mex$ 1,016) | Mex$ 917 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,417 SRD $ (Mex$ 1,339) | Mex$ 652 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,145 SRD $ (Mex$ 2,028) | Mex$ 1,593 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,700 SRD $ (Mex$ 1,607) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Suriname | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 450,000 SRD $ (Mex$ 425,382) | Mex$ 330,877 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 SRD $ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 21 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 518 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Suriname | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 153 SRD $ (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 84 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 SRD $ (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 199 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 SRD $ (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 590 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 65 SRD $ (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 76 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 SRD $ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 55 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 160 SRD $ (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 58 | + 160% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 SRD $ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 30 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 SRD $ (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 32 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 SRD $ (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 231 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Suriname | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 470 SRD $ (Mex$ 444) | Mex$ 318 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 246 SRD $ (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 156 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 SRD $ (Mex$ 945) | Mex$ 742 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,500 SRD $ (Mex$ 1,418) | Mex$ 741 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 SRD $ (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 149 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 SRD $ (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 82 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 42 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 SRD $ (Mex$ 945) | Mex$ 12,133 | - 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 SRD $ (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 2.74 | + 142% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 SRD $ (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 909 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 90 SRD $ (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 67 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,540 prices entered by 1,086 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is about the same as in Mexico
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