Cost of living in Suriname compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 5% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 SRD $ (₨480) | ₨477 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 SRD $ (₨562) | ₨617 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 SRD $ (₨285) | ₨254 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 SRD $ (₨138) | ₨111 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 SRD $ (₨182) | ₨146 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 SRD $ (₨212) | ₨85 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 SRD $ (₨472) | ₨736 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 SRD $ (₨242) | ₨147 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.68 SRD $ (₨64) | ₨52 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 SRD $ (₨153) | ₨285 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 SRD $ (₨476) | ₨1,607 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 SRD $ (₨130) | ₨133 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SRD $ (₨92) | ₨80 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,057 SRD $ (₨79,146) | ₨65,208 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,764 SRD $ (₨42,208) | ₨40,675 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 246 SRD $ (₨2,760) | ₨11,662 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,898 SRD $ (₨77,359) | ₨44,902 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,034 SRD $ (₨45,236) | ₨32,659 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 172 SRD $ (₨1,926) | ₨8,932 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 202 SRD $ (₨2,271) | ₨2,572 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,593 SRD $ (₨51,505) | ₨44,098 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,065 SRD $ (₨23,156) | ₨23,617 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 SRD $ (₨1,410) | ₨667 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 SRD $ (₨253) | ₨516 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 34% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 SRD $ (₨3,324) | ₨3,054 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280 SRD $ (₨3,145) | ₨5,408 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 453 SRD $ (₨5,076) | ₨8,399 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 491 SRD $ (₨5,510) | ₨5,912 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 7% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 186,835 SRD $ (₨2,095,340) | ₨2,463,580 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 SRD $ (₨85) | ₨107 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,108 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 6% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 SRD $ (₨174) | ₨260 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (₨447) | ₨616 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 171 SRD $ (₨1,918) | ₨1,831 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 SRD $ (₨307) | ₨463 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 42 SRD $ (₨470) | ₨350 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 SRD $ (₨315) | ₨441 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 SRD $ (₨152) | ₨189 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 SRD $ (₨158) | ₨169 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 SRD $ (₨281) | ₨480 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 268 SRD $ (₨3,008) | ₨1,849 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 SRD $ (₨734) | ₨1,458 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,679 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418 SRD $ (₨4,686) | ₨3,680 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 SRD $ (₨484) | ₨850 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 SRD $ (₨195) | ₨437 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ (₨161) | ₨435 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,957 SRD $ (₨33,166) | ₨58,894 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (₨112) | ₨39 | + 190% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 SRD $ (₨1,434) | ₨4,106 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 SRD $ (₨316) | ₨267 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,947 prices entered by 472 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is about the same as in Pakistan
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