- Cost of Living
- Suriname
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suriname compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 155 SRD $ (₨2,889) | ₨561 | + 415% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 51 SRD $ (₨944) | ₨625 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 24 SRD $ (₨450) | ₨224 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 SRD $ (₨197) | ₨107 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 SRD $ (₨397) | ₨122 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SRD $ (₨377) | ₨81 | + 365% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 SRD $ (₨1,003) | ₨601 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 SRD $ (₨348) | ₨157 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 SRD $ (₨114) | ₨40 | + 186% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 SRD $ (₨191) | ₨283 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 63 SRD $ (₨1,184) | ₨2,980 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 14 SRD $ (₨258) | ₨117 | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SRD $ (₨156) | ₨57 | + 174% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,167 SRD $ (₨133,766) | ₨55,913 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,821 SRD $ (₨71,317) | ₨35,841 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 778 SRD $ (₨14,526) | ₨8,271 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,402 SRD $ (₨82,166) | ₨45,604 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,532 SRD $ (₨103,252) | ₨29,046 | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 600 SRD $ (₨11,199) | ₨7,054 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 228 SRD $ (₨4,263) | ₨2,742 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,943 SRD $ (₨92,252) | ₨41,241 | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,043 SRD $ (₨19,476) | ₨11,212 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 SRD $ (₨955) | ₨508 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 SRD $ (₨933) | ₨1,031 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 204% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 204% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 SRD $ (₨5,289) | ₨2,517 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 684 SRD $ (₨12,762) | ₨3,919 | + 226% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 789 SRD $ (₨14,719) | ₨6,685 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,052 SRD $ (₨19,632) | ₨5,433 | + 261% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 11% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,073 SRD $ (₨897,288) | ₨2,201,860 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ (₨127) | ₨92 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 156 SRD $ (₨2,914) | ₨2,619 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 76 SRD $ (₨1,425) | ₨241 | + 490% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (₨744) | ₨774 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 SRD $ (₨1,866) | ₨2,396 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 SRD $ (₨595) | ₨458 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 SRD $ (₨767) | ₨326 | + 136% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 SRD $ (₨622) | ₨361 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 SRD $ (₨170) | ₨156 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 SRD $ (₨408) | ₨111 | + 268% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 SRD $ (₨445) | ₨585 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 104% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 SRD $ (₨3,711) | ₨1,463 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 SRD $ (₨886) | ₨1,197 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,978 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 SRD $ (₨3,733) | ₨3,261 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 SRD $ (₨784) | ₨1,228 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 SRD $ (₨357) | ₨400 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 SRD $ (₨454) | ₨548 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500 SRD $ (₨27,997) | ₨57,507 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (₨187) | ₨50 | + 276% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 SRD $ (₨6,524) | ₨3,895 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 SRD $ (₨616) | ₨275 | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,464 prices entered by 545 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan
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