Cost of living in Suriname compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Suriname | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 226 SRD $ (₨1,696) | ₨972 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 288 SRD $ (₨2,159) | ₨1,004 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 154 SRD $ (₨1,153) | ₨365 | + 215% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 SRD $ (₨329) | ₨171 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 139 SRD $ (₨1,041) | ₨282 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 SRD $ (₨642) | ₨255 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 206 SRD $ (₨1,547) | ₨1,139 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 SRD $ (₨1,172) | ₨290 | + 304% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 SRD $ (₨342) | ₨117 | + 192% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 SRD $ (₨432) | ₨549 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 280 SRD $ (₨2,104) | ₨2,784 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 SRD $ (₨597) | ₨289 | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 SRD $ (₨310) | ₨191 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Suriname | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,087 SRD $ (₨135,735) | ₨115,670 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,457 SRD $ (₨48,458) | ₨70,950 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,500 SRD $ (₨41,275) | ₨25,995 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,406 SRD $ (₨138,130) | ₨59,502 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,978 SRD $ (₨44,864) | ₨50,821 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,933 SRD $ (₨29,516) | ₨20,152 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 864 SRD $ (₨6,486) | ₨2,097 | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,526 SRD $ (₨116,522) | ₨71,636 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,086 SRD $ (₨23,160) | ₨23,262 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 398 SRD $ (₨2,985) | ₨1,718 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139 SRD $ (₨1,041) | ₨1,977 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Suriname | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 702 SRD $ (₨5,272) | ₨3,426 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 747 SRD $ (₨5,606) | ₨6,254 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,243 SRD $ (₨16,832) | ₨13,199 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,443 SRD $ (₨40,850) | ₨8,569 | + 377% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 14% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Suriname | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 218,196 SRD $ (₨1,637,508) | ₨4,456,060 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 SRD $ (₨268) | ₨270 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 685 SRD $ (₨5,137) | ₨4,626 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 94% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Suriname | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 334 SRD $ (₨2,505) | ₨1,015 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 284 SRD $ (₨2,131) | ₨1,391 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,084 SRD $ (₨8,135) | ₨3,667 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 218 SRD $ (₨1,635) | ₨521 | + 213% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 198 SRD $ (₨1,482) | ₨922 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105 SRD $ (₨787) | ₨736 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 136 SRD $ (₨1,023) | ₨249 | + 311% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 SRD $ (₨432) | ₨242 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 168 SRD $ (₨1,257) | ₨860 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Suriname | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 988 SRD $ (₨7,412) | ₨3,545 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 354 SRD $ (₨2,656) | ₨2,089 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 505 SRD $ (₨3,788) | ₨2,959 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,695 SRD $ (₨20,229) | ₨7,109 | + 185% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 164 SRD $ (₨1,234) | ₨880 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 135 SRD $ (₨1,016) | ₨669 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 101 SRD $ (₨757) | ₨659 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,718 SRD $ (₨65,428) | ₨119,622 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.79 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 418 SRD $ (₨3,135) | ₨3,764 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 SRD $ (₨1,501) | ₨415 | + 261% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,985 prices entered by 457 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan
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