Cost of living in Suriname compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 48% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 SRD $ (1,152 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 SRD $ (1,349 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 SRD $ (683 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 SRD $ (332 ₦) | 675 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 SRD $ (437 ₦) | 827 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 SRD $ (509 ₦) | 635 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 SRD $ (1,132 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 SRD $ (582 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.68 SRD $ (153 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 SRD $ (367 ₦) | 549 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 SRD $ (1,141 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 SRD $ (312 ₦) | 366 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SRD $ (222 ₦) | 394 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 48% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,057 SRD $ (189,968 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,764 SRD $ (101,308 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 246 SRD $ (6,625 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,898 SRD $ (185,678 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,034 SRD $ (108,577 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 172 SRD $ (4,622 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 202 SRD $ (5,451 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,593 SRD $ (123,624 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,065 SRD $ (55,579 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 SRD $ (3,385 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 SRD $ (608 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 37% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 SRD $ (7,979 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280 SRD $ (7,550 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 453 SRD $ (12,184 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 491 SRD $ (13,225 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 186,835 SRD $ (5,029,259 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 SRD $ (205 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 12,922 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 56% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 SRD $ (418 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (1,073 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 171 SRD $ (4,604 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 SRD $ (738 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 42 SRD $ (1,129 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 SRD $ (757 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 SRD $ (364 ₦) | 671 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 SRD $ (379 ₦) | 649 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 SRD $ (675 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 268 SRD $ (7,221 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 SRD $ (1,761 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 18,463 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418 SRD $ (11,248 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 SRD $ (1,162 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 SRD $ (468 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ (386 ₦) | 700 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,957 SRD $ (79,606 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (269 ₦) | 108 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 SRD $ (3,441 ₦) | 15,502 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 SRD $ (760 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 641 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 34% cheaper than in Nigeria
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