- Cost of Living
- Suriname
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suriname compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 118% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 155 SRD $ (₨2,781) | ₨528 | + 427% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 51 SRD $ (₨909) | ₨604 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 24 SRD $ (₨433) | ₨214 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 SRD $ (₨185) | ₨108 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 SRD $ (₨373) | ₨121 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SRD $ (₨363) | ₨82 | + 345% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 SRD $ (₨966) | ₨437 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 SRD $ (₨335) | ₨153 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.15 SRD $ (₨93) | ₨40 | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 SRD $ (₨197) | ₨314 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 63 SRD $ (₨1,140) | ₨2,141 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 14 SRD $ (₨249) | ₨117 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SRD $ (₨150) | ₨55 | + 172% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 91% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,167 SRD $ (₨128,765) | ₨57,018 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,821 SRD $ (₨68,651) | ₨35,866 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 778 SRD $ (₨13,983) | ₨7,949 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,402 SRD $ (₨79,094) | ₨44,615 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,532 SRD $ (₨99,392) | ₨25,314 | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 600 SRD $ (₨10,780) | ₨6,795 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 228 SRD $ (₨4,103) | ₨2,652 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,943 SRD $ (₨88,803) | ₨39,920 | + 122% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 963 SRD $ (₨17,311) | ₨11,091 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 SRD $ (₨919) | ₨499 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 SRD $ (₨898) | ₨947 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 191% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 191% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 SRD $ (₨5,091) | ₨2,542 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 684 SRD $ (₨12,285) | ₨4,026 | + 205% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 789 SRD $ (₨14,168) | ₨6,025 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,052 SRD $ (₨18,898) | ₨5,302 | + 256% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,073 SRD $ (₨863,745) | ₨1,796,100 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ (₨118) | ₨89 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 SRD $ (₨3,593) | ₨2,526 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 84% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 76 SRD $ (₨1,372) | ₨227 | + 503% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (₨716) | ₨639 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 SRD $ (₨1,797) | ₨2,133 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 SRD $ (₨573) | ₨444 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 SRD $ (₨739) | ₨268 | + 176% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 SRD $ (₨598) | ₨340 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 SRD $ (₨168) | ₨142 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 SRD $ (₨393) | ₨109 | + 262% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 SRD $ (₨428) | ₨627 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 156% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SRD $ (₨5,390) | ₨1,501 | + 259% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 SRD $ (₨853) | ₨1,126 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,688 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 SRD $ (₨3,593) | ₨3,095 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 SRD $ (₨755) | ₨526 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 SRD $ (₨344) | ₨391 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 SRD $ (₨437) | ₨548 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500 SRD $ (₨26,951) | ₨54,726 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (₨180) | ₨28 | + 546% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 SRD $ (₨6,280) | ₨3,850 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 SRD $ (₨593) | ₨182 | + 226% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,684 prices entered by 551 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan
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