- 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 $ (7,555 ₦) | 2,384 ₦ | + 217% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 51 SRD $ (2,468 ₦) | 2,064 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 24 SRD $ (1,177 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 SRD $ (502 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 SRD $ (1,014 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SRD $ (987 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 SRD $ (2,623 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 SRD $ (910 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.15 SRD $ (251 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 SRD $ (536 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 63 SRD $ (3,096 ₦) | 2,416 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 14 SRD $ (675 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SRD $ (408 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 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 $ (349,782 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,821 SRD $ (186,486 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 778 SRD $ (37,984 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,402 SRD $ (214,854 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,532 SRD $ (269,991 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 600 SRD $ (29,284 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 228 SRD $ (11,146 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,943 SRD $ (241,227 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 963 SRD $ (47,023 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 SRD $ (2,497 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 SRD $ (2,440 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 184% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 184% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 SRD $ (13,829 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 684 SRD $ (33,371 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 224% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 789 SRD $ (38,488 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,052 SRD $ (51,334 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,073 SRD $ (2,346,305 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ (321 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 SRD $ (9,761 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 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 $ (3,726 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (1,946 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 SRD $ (4,881 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 SRD $ (1,556 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 SRD $ (2,007 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 SRD $ (1,625 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 SRD $ (456 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 SRD $ (1,067 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 SRD $ (1,163 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 134% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SRD $ (14,642 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 SRD $ (2,317 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 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 $ (9,761 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 SRD $ (2,051 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 SRD $ (934 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 SRD $ (1,188 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 111% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500 SRD $ (73,210 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (488 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 1024% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 SRD $ (17,060 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 SRD $ (1,611 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 242% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,562 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria
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