- Cost of Living
- Suriname
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suriname compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 155 SRD $ (7,550 ₦) | 2,239 ₦ | + 237% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 51 SRD $ (2,466 ₦) | 2,149 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 24 SRD $ (1,176 ₦) | 928 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 SRD $ (514 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 SRD $ (1,038 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SRD $ (986 ₦) | 662 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 SRD $ (2,622 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 SRD $ (910 ₦) | 1,133 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 SRD $ (299 ₦) | 843 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 SRD $ (499 ₦) | 330 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 63 SRD $ (3,094 ₦) | 2,306 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 14 SRD $ (675 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SRD $ (408 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,167 SRD $ (349,539 ₦) | 368,693 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,821 SRD $ (186,356 ₦) | 224,250 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 778 SRD $ (37,958 ₦) | 27,191 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,402 SRD $ (214,705 ₦) | 196,279 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,532 SRD $ (269,804 ₦) | 104,303 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 600 SRD $ (29,264 ₦) | 13,539 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 228 SRD $ (11,139 ₦) | 7,605 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,943 SRD $ (241,060 ₦) | 111,992 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,043 SRD $ (50,892 ₦) | 35,539 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 SRD $ (2,496 ₦) | 1,244 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 SRD $ (2,439 ₦) | 2,304 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 181% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 181% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 SRD $ (13,819 ₦) | 6,498 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 684 SRD $ (33,348 ₦) | 10,330 ₦ | + 223% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 789 SRD $ (38,461 ₦) | 15,510 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,052 SRD $ (51,299 ₦) | 28,860 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 27% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,073 SRD $ (2,344,678 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ (332 ₦) | 153 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 156 SRD $ (7,616 ₦) | 12,095 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 38% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 76 SRD $ (3,723 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (1,945 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 SRD $ (4,877 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 SRD $ (1,554 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 SRD $ (2,005 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 SRD $ (1,624 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 SRD $ (444 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 SRD $ (1,067 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 SRD $ (1,162 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 115% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 SRD $ (9,696 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 SRD $ (2,315 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 SRD $ (9,755 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 SRD $ (2,049 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 SRD $ (934 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 SRD $ (1,187 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 106% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500 SRD $ (73,159 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (488 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 688% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 SRD $ (17,048 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 SRD $ (1,610 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 240% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,414 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria
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