Cost of living in Suriname compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Suriname | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 226 SRD $ (2,782 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 288 SRD $ (3,542 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 154 SRD $ (1,891 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 SRD $ (540 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 139 SRD $ (1,708 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 SRD $ (1,053 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 206 SRD $ (2,539 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 SRD $ (1,923 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 SRD $ (561 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 SRD $ (709 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 280 SRD $ (3,451 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 SRD $ (979 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 SRD $ (508 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 59% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Suriname | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,087 SRD $ (222,704 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,457 SRD $ (79,507 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,500 SRD $ (67,721 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,406 SRD $ (226,635 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,978 SRD $ (73,610 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,933 SRD $ (48,428 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 864 SRD $ (10,641 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,526 SRD $ (191,181 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,086 SRD $ (38,000 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 398 SRD $ (4,898 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139 SRD $ (1,709 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Suriname | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 702 SRD $ (8,649 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 747 SRD $ (9,198 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,243 SRD $ (27,617 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,443 SRD $ (67,024 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 43% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Suriname | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 218,196 SRD $ (2,686,709 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 SRD $ (439 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 685 SRD $ (8,429 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Suriname | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 334 SRD $ (4,110 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 974% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 284 SRD $ (3,496 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,084 SRD $ (13,348 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 218 SRD $ (2,682 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 198 SRD $ (2,432 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 191% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105 SRD $ (1,291 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 136 SRD $ (1,678 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 SRD $ (709 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 168 SRD $ (2,063 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Suriname | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 988 SRD $ (12,161 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 354 SRD $ (4,358 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 505 SRD $ (6,215 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,695 SRD $ (33,190 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 164 SRD $ (2,024 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 135 SRD $ (1,667 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 101 SRD $ (1,242 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,718 SRD $ (107,350 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 418 SRD $ (5,143 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 SRD $ (2,463 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 375% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 571 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 27% cheaper than in Nigeria
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