Cost of living in Suriname compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 SRD $ (2,224 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 SRD $ (2,238 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 SRD $ (1,319 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 SRD $ (525 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 SRD $ (843 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 SRD $ (983 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 SRD $ (2,186 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 SRD $ (1,123 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.68 SRD $ (295 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 SRD $ (708 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 SRD $ (2,203 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 SRD $ (602 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 SRD $ (377 ₦) | 355 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,057 SRD $ (366,675 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,764 SRD $ (195,544 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 246 SRD $ (12,788 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,898 SRD $ (358,394 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,034 SRD $ (209,574 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 172 SRD $ (8,922 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 202 SRD $ (10,521 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,593 SRD $ (238,617 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 284% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,065 SRD $ (107,278 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 266% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 SRD $ (6,533 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 554% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 SRD $ (1,174 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 SRD $ (15,401 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 205% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280 SRD $ (14,572 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 453 SRD $ (23,518 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 491 SRD $ (25,527 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 69% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 186,835 SRD $ (9,707,440 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 318% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ (360 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 13,522 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 SRD $ (807 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (2,072 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 171 SRD $ (8,887 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 SRD $ (1,424 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 42 SRD $ (2,179 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 SRD $ (1,462 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 SRD $ (702 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 SRD $ (732 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 SRD $ (1,303 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 205% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 205% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 268 SRD $ (13,937 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 219% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 SRD $ (3,400 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,334 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418 SRD $ (21,710 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 SRD $ (4,243 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 SRD $ (904 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ (746 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,199 SRD $ (166,231 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (520 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 2474% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 SRD $ (6,642 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 SRD $ (1,466 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 223% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,164 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Suriname is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria
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