Cost of living in Suriname compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 SRD $ (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 175 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 SRD $ (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 110 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 SRD $ (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 55 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 SRD $ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 20 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 SRD $ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 33 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 SRD $ (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 23 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 SRD $ (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 68 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 SRD $ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 40 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.68 SRD $ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 23 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 SRD $ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 22 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 SRD $ (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 224 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 SRD $ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 29 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 SRD $ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 47% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,057 SRD $ (Mex$ 21,347) | Mex$ 18,839 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,764 SRD $ (Mex$ 11,384) | Mex$ 8,676 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 246 SRD $ (Mex$ 744) | Mex$ 1,280 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,898 SRD $ (Mex$ 20,865) | Mex$ 10,924 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,034 SRD $ (Mex$ 12,201) | Mex$ 5,644 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 172 SRD $ (Mex$ 519) | Mex$ 856 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 202 SRD $ (Mex$ 612) | Mex$ 378 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,593 SRD $ (Mex$ 13,892) | Mex$ 7,492 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,065 SRD $ (Mex$ 6,245) | Mex$ 1,937 | + 222% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 SRD $ (Mex$ 380) | Mex$ 100 | + 279% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 SRD $ (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 84 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 SRD $ (Mex$ 897) | Mex$ 841 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280 SRD $ (Mex$ 848) | Mex$ 618 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 453 SRD $ (Mex$ 1,369) | Mex$ 1,519 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 491 SRD $ (Mex$ 1,486) | Mex$ 1,176 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 186,835 SRD $ (Mex$ 565,147) | Mex$ 316,173 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 497 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 30% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 SRD $ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 82 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 200 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 171 SRD $ (Mex$ 517) | Mex$ 541 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 SRD $ (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 70 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 42 SRD $ (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 48 | + 164% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 SRD $ (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 56 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 SRD $ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 29 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 SRD $ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 29 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 SRD $ (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 186 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 191% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 191% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 268 SRD $ (Mex$ 811) | Mex$ 347 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 SRD $ (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 139 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 966 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418 SRD $ (Mex$ 1,264) | Mex$ 660 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 SRD $ (Mex$ 247) | Mex$ 113 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 SRD $ (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 61 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 40 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,199 SRD $ (Mex$ 9,678) | Mex$ 9,614 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 1.91 | + 1488% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 SRD $ (Mex$ 387) | Mex$ 889 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 SRD $ (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 57 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,607 prices entered by 1,396 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 52% more expensive than in Mexico
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