Cost of living in Suriname compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 133% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Suriname | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 335 SRD $ (₨2,534) | ₨802 | + 216% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 407 SRD $ (₨3,073) | ₨1,160 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 253 SRD $ (₨1,911) | ₨585 | + 227% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 68 SRD $ (₨512) | ₨229 | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 172 SRD $ (₨1,298) | ₨313 | + 315% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 87 SRD $ (₨656) | ₨158 | + 314% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 415 SRD $ (₨3,132) | ₨879 | + 256% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 93 SRD $ (₨701) | ₨266 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 SRD $ (₨567) | ₨103 | + 452% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 62 SRD $ (₨472) | ₨630 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 285 SRD $ (₨2,157) | ₨2,918 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 90 SRD $ (₨680) | ₨249 | + 173% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 SRD $ (₨315) | ₨146 | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Suriname | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,865 SRD $ (₨301,192) | ₨93,306 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,500 SRD $ (₨109,553) | ₨55,839 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,887 SRD $ (₨14,259) | ₨20,080 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,400 SRD $ (₨63,465) | ₨79,128 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,391 SRD $ (₨33,179) | ₨39,248 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,200 SRD $ (₨9,066) | ₨16,807 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 720 SRD $ (₨5,440) | ₨2,605 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨61,383 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,086 SRD $ (₨23,316) | ₨29,384 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 398 SRD $ (₨3,005) | ₨1,214 | + 148% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨2,976 | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Suriname | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 702 SRD $ (₨5,307) | ₨4,498 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 747 SRD $ (₨5,644) | ₨9,724 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,080 SRD $ (₨30,826) | ₨12,486 | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,443 SRD $ (₨41,126) | ₨13,517 | + 204% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Suriname | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 218,196 SRD $ (₨1,648,554) | ₨2,800,000 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 SRD $ (₨307) | ₨272 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 685 SRD $ (₨5,172) | ₨3,752 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 136% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Suriname | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 334 SRD $ (₨2,522) | ₨230 | + 999% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 284 SRD $ (₨2,145) | ₨838 | + 156% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400 SRD $ (₨3,022) | ₨3,307 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 218 SRD $ (₨1,646) | ₨1,222 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 188 SRD $ (₨1,417) | ₨649 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105 SRD $ (₨792) | ₨557 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 136 SRD $ (₨1,030) | ₨396 | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 SRD $ (₨435) | ₨217 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 373 SRD $ (₨2,820) | ₨495 | + 470% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Suriname | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 SRD $ (₨15,111) | ₨3,859 | + 292% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 354 SRD $ (₨2,674) | ₨1,827 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 505 SRD $ (₨3,813) | ₨6,844 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,600 SRD $ (₨12,089) | ₨8,435 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 177 SRD $ (₨1,341) | ₨2,877 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 156 SRD $ (₨1,177) | ₨566 | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 82 SRD $ (₨617) | ₨965 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,718 SRD $ (₨65,870) | ₨149,999 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 811 SRD $ (₨6,131) | ₨5,305 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 124 SRD $ (₨936) | ₨637 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 856 prices entered by 214 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Suriname is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan
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