Cost of living in Suriname compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 44% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Suriname | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 226 SRD $ (руб 497) | руб 496 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 288 SRD $ (руб 633) | руб 371 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 154 SRD $ (руб 338) | руб 197 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 SRD $ (руб 97) | руб 84 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 139 SRD $ (руб 305) | руб 117 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 SRD $ (руб 188) | руб 196 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 206 SRD $ (руб 453) | руб 424 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 SRD $ (руб 343) | руб 113 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 SRD $ (руб 100) | руб 50 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 SRD $ (руб 127) | руб 78 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 280 SRD $ (руб 616) | руб 721 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 SRD $ (руб 175) | руб 147 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 SRD $ (руб 91) | руб 45 | + 102% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 25% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Suriname | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,087 SRD $ (руб 39,773) | руб 85,386 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,457 SRD $ (руб 14,199) | руб 56,051 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,500 SRD $ (руб 12,094) | руб 9,152 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,406 SRD $ (руб 40,475) | руб 48,742 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,978 SRD $ (руб 13,146) | руб 29,136 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,933 SRD $ (руб 8,649) | руб 5,327 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 864 SRD $ (руб 1,900) | руб 495 | + 284% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,526 SRD $ (руб 34,143) | руб 23,888 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,086 SRD $ (руб 6,786) | руб 10,506 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 398 SRD $ (руб 875) | руб 606 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139 SRD $ (руб 305) | руб 1,151 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 45% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Suriname | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 702 SRD $ (руб 1,545) | руб 5,595 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 747 SRD $ (руб 1,643) | руб 3,450 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,243 SRD $ (руб 4,932) | руб 7,670 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,443 SRD $ (руб 11,970) | руб 9,727 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 39% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Suriname | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 218,196 SRD $ (руб 479,819) | руб 2,390,320 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 SRD $ (руб 78) | руб 51 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 685 SRD $ (руб 1,505) | руб 2,294 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 33% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Suriname | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 334 SRD $ (руб 734) | руб 511 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 284 SRD $ (руб 624) | руб 686 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,084 SRD $ (руб 2,384) | руб 1,874 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 218 SRD $ (руб 479) | руб 411 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 198 SRD $ (руб 434) | руб 259 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105 SRD $ (руб 231) | руб 285 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 136 SRD $ (руб 300) | руб 116 | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 SRD $ (руб 127) | руб 153 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 168 SRD $ (руб 368) | руб 827 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Suriname | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 988 SRD $ (руб 2,172) | руб 1,772 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 354 SRD $ (руб 778) | руб 728 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 505 SRD $ (руб 1,110) | руб 7,974 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,695 SRD $ (руб 5,927) | руб 3,857 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 164 SRD $ (руб 362) | руб 461 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 135 SRD $ (руб 298) | руб 220 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 101 SRD $ (руб 222) | руб 261 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,718 SRD $ (руб 19,172) | руб 71,350 | - 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.73 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 418 SRD $ (руб 919) | руб 4,225 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 SRD $ (руб 440) | руб 204 | + 115% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,518 prices entered by 544 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
2.199
RUB
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Cost of living in Suriname is 15% cheaper than in Russia
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