Cost of living in Suriname compared to Nigeria
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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Suriname | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 148 SRD $ (2,921 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 144 SRD $ (2,851 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 SRD $ (1,133 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 SRD $ (436 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 70 SRD $ (1,383 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 SRD $ (1,277 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 119 SRD $ (2,361 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 160 SRD $ (3,157 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 SRD $ (828 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 SRD $ (957 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250 SRD $ (4,941 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 38 SRD $ (746 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 SRD $ (323 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 51% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Suriname | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,000 SRD $ (197,625 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,000 SRD $ (237,150 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500 SRD $ (9,881 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,987 SRD $ (138,087 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,979 SRD $ (78,634 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250 SRD $ (4,941 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 417 SRD $ (8,234 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,000 SRD $ (256,913 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,536 SRD $ (50,110 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 SRD $ (4,447 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 175 SRD $ (3,458 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Suriname | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,075 SRD $ (21,242 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,417 SRD $ (28,002 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,145 SRD $ (42,393 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,700 SRD $ (33,596 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Suriname | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 450,000 SRD $ (8,893,135 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 SRD $ (451 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 8,326 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Suriname | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 153 SRD $ (3,025 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 476% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 SRD $ (1,482 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 SRD $ (4,941 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 65 SRD $ (1,285 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 SRD $ (791 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 160 SRD $ (3,162 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 SRD $ (593 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 SRD $ (1,407 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 SRD $ (1,191 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Suriname | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 470 SRD $ (9,282 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 246 SRD $ (4,855 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 SRD $ (19,763 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,500 SRD $ (29,644 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 201% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 SRD $ (2,964 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 SRD $ (1,976 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 231% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ (284 ₦) | 579 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 SRD $ (19,763 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 SRD $ (138 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 461% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 SRD $ (3,953 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 90 SRD $ (1,779 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 255% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 380 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
19.763
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Cost of living in Suriname is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria
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