Cost of living in Suriname compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 141% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Suriname | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 335 SRD $ (14,684 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 407 SRD $ (17,809 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 319% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 253 SRD $ (11,077 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 245% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 68 SRD $ (2,965 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 159% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 172 SRD $ (7,522 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 87 SRD $ (3,804 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 415 SRD $ (18,151 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 93 SRD $ (4,065 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 SRD $ (3,284 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 62 SRD $ (2,734 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 285 SRD $ (12,500 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 90 SRD $ (3,941 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 264% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 SRD $ (1,826 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 31% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Suriname | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,865 SRD $ (1,745,566 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,500 SRD $ (634,918 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,887 SRD $ (82,636 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,400 SRD $ (367,815 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,391 SRD $ (192,291 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,200 SRD $ (52,545 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 720 SRD $ (31,527 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 387,079 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,086 SRD $ (135,131 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 398 SRD $ (17,418 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 694% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,985 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 178% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 178% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Suriname | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 702 SRD $ (30,758 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 747 SRD $ (32,710 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,080 SRD $ (178,653 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 289% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,443 SRD $ (238,347 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 377% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Suriname | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 218,196 SRD $ (9,554,253 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 SRD $ (1,776 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 685 SRD $ (29,973 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 180% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 180% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Suriname | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 334 SRD $ (14,615 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 261% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 284 SRD $ (12,432 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 603% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400 SRD $ (17,515 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 218 SRD $ (9,538 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 188 SRD $ (8,210 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 369% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105 SRD $ (4,590 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 136 SRD $ (5,967 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 SRD $ (2,520 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 373 SRD $ (16,343 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 350% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Suriname | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 SRD $ (87,575 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 354 SRD $ (15,499 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 505 SRD $ (22,101 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,600 SRD $ (70,060 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 177 SRD $ (7,772 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 156 SRD $ (6,819 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 82 SRD $ (3,576 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,718 SRD $ (381,749 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 811 SRD $ (35,532 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 124 SRD $ (5,424 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 301 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria
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