Cost of living in Suriname compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 148% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Suriname | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 148 SRD $ (₨1,363) | ₨519 | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 144 SRD $ (₨1,331) | ₨742 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 SRD $ (₨529) | ₨215 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 SRD $ (₨203) | ₨119 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 70 SRD $ (₨646) | ₨168 | + 284% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 SRD $ (₨596) | ₨102 | + 486% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 119 SRD $ (₨1,102) | ₨658 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 160 SRD $ (₨1,474) | ₨194 | + 658% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 SRD $ (₨386) | ₨51 | + 652% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 SRD $ (₨447) | ₨220 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250 SRD $ (₨2,306) | ₨2,141 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 38 SRD $ (₨348) | ₨170 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 SRD $ (₨151) | ₨77 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Suriname | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,000 SRD $ (₨92,245) | ₨65,360 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,000 SRD $ (₨110,694) | ₨44,450 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500 SRD $ (₨4,612) | ₨14,918 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,987 SRD $ (₨64,455) | ₨47,849 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,979 SRD $ (₨36,704) | ₨35,800 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250 SRD $ (₨2,306) | ₨10,123 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 417 SRD $ (₨3,843) | ₨2,270 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,000 SRD $ (₨119,919) | ₨53,975 | + 122% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,536 SRD $ (₨23,390) | ₨18,356 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 SRD $ (₨2,076) | ₨851 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 175 SRD $ (₨1,614) | ₨797 | + 102% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Suriname | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,075 SRD $ (₨9,915) | ₨4,868 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,417 SRD $ (₨13,070) | ₨7,670 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,145 SRD $ (₨19,788) | ₨17,357 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,700 SRD $ (₨15,682) | ₨8,106 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 7% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Suriname | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 450,000 SRD $ (₨4,151,027) | ₨5,697,890 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 SRD $ (₨211) | ₨146 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,073 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Suriname | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 153 SRD $ (₨1,412) | ₨237 | + 496% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 SRD $ (₨692) | ₨572 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 SRD $ (₨2,306) | ₨1,768 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 65 SRD $ (₨600) | ₨1,267 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 SRD $ (₨369) | ₨575 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 160 SRD $ (₨1,476) | ₨371 | + 298% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 SRD $ (₨277) | ₨352 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 SRD $ (₨657) | ₨116 | + 464% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 SRD $ (₨556) | ₨681 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Suriname | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 470 SRD $ (₨4,332) | ₨2,016 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 246 SRD $ (₨2,266) | ₨1,908 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 SRD $ (₨9,225) | ₨2,708 | + 241% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,500 SRD $ (₨13,837) | ₨4,907 | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 SRD $ (₨1,384) | ₨1,025 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 SRD $ (₨922) | ₨469 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ (₨132) | ₨513 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 SRD $ (₨9,225) | ₨107,118 | - 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 SRD $ (₨65) | ₨4.02 | + 1507% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 SRD $ (₨1,845) | ₨4,729 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 90 SRD $ (₨830) | ₨237 | + 250% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,026 prices entered by 323 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan
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