Cost of living in Suriname compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 SRD $ (₨941) | ₨609 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42 SRD $ (₨862) | ₨658 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 SRD $ (₨525) | ₨250 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 SRD $ (₨209) | ₨111 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 SRD $ (₨361) | ₨122 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SRD $ (₨415) | ₨116 | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 43 SRD $ (₨880) | ₨513 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 SRD $ (₨516) | ₨182 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.88 SRD $ (₨122) | ₨47 | + 161% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 SRD $ (₨192) | ₨366 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 SRD $ (₨877) | ₨2,635 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 SRD $ (₨217) | ₨127 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 SRD $ (₨147) | ₨56 | + 162% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 135% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,454 SRD $ (₨195,592) | ₨56,028 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,488 SRD $ (₨92,856) | ₨37,189 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 277 SRD $ (₨5,729) | ₨9,197 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,706 SRD $ (₨180,115) | ₨50,256 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,005 SRD $ (₨103,542) | ₨30,769 | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 195 SRD $ (₨4,028) | ₨8,410 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 219 SRD $ (₨4,537) | ₨2,495 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,462 SRD $ (₨92,321) | ₨40,044 | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,125 SRD $ (₨23,281) | ₨11,962 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 SRD $ (₨1,665) | ₨600 | + 178% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 SRD $ (₨517) | ₨797 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 205 SRD $ (₨4,241) | ₨2,116 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 226 SRD $ (₨4,675) | ₨3,603 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 918 SRD $ (₨18,998) | ₨6,737 | + 182% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 601 SRD $ (₨12,441) | ₨5,639 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 50,955 SRD $ (₨1,054,246) | ₨1,997,080 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ (₨139) | ₨112 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 156 SRD $ (₨3,231) | ₨1,909 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 SRD $ (₨893) | ₨311 | + 187% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (₨825) | ₨401 | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 171 SRD $ (₨3,539) | ₨1,486 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 SRD $ (₨567) | ₨514 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 SRD $ (₨697) | ₨303 | + 130% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 SRD $ (₨612) | ₨309 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 SRD $ (₨181) | ₨189 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 SRD $ (₨330) | ₨133 | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 SRD $ (₨567) | ₨394 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 248% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 248% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 245 SRD $ (₨5,060) | ₨1,486 | + 240% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 72 SRD $ (₨1,499) | ₨1,191 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,713 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 426 SRD $ (₨8,813) | ₨3,615 | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 101 SRD $ (₨2,082) | ₨885 | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 SRD $ (₨335) | ₨325 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 SRD $ (₨233) | ₨393 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 425 SRD $ (₨8,793) | ₨55,804 | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (₨207) | ₨4.62 | + 4374% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 115 SRD $ (₨2,372) | ₨4,249 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27 SRD $ (₨567) | ₨216 | + 162% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,165 prices entered by 472 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 92% more expensive than in Pakistan
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