Cost of living in Suriname compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 36% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 SRD $ (руб 393) | руб 407 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 SRD $ (руб 395) | руб 265 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 SRD $ (руб 233) | руб 147 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 SRD $ (руб 93) | руб 67 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 SRD $ (руб 149) | руб 88 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 SRD $ (руб 174) | руб 147 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 SRD $ (руб 386) | руб 324 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 SRD $ (руб 198) | руб 98 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.68 SRD $ (руб 52) | руб 34 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 SRD $ (руб 125) | руб 64 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 SRD $ (руб 389) | руб 591 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 SRD $ (руб 106) | руб 102 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 SRD $ (руб 67) | руб 32 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 17% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,057 SRD $ (руб 64,797) | руб 71,169 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,764 SRD $ (руб 34,556) | руб 39,385 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 246 SRD $ (руб 2,260) | руб 6,163 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,898 SRD $ (руб 63,333) | руб 40,158 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,034 SRD $ (руб 37,035) | руб 24,350 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 172 SRD $ (руб 1,577) | руб 4,247 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 202 SRD $ (руб 1,859) | руб 417 | + 346% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,593 SRD $ (руб 42,167) | руб 26,540 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,065 SRD $ (руб 18,958) | руб 6,255 | + 203% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 SRD $ (руб 1,154) | руб 462 | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 SRD $ (руб 207) | руб 628 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 20% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 SRD $ (руб 2,722) | руб 5,495 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280 SRD $ (руб 2,575) | руб 2,544 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 453 SRD $ (руб 4,156) | руб 5,941 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 491 SRD $ (руб 4,511) | руб 6,606 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 15% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 186,835 SRD $ (руб 1,715,444) | руб 1,358,270 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ (руб 64) | руб 46 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,874 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 17% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 SRD $ (руб 143) | руб 449 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (руб 366) | руб 578 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 171 SRD $ (руб 1,570) | руб 1,374 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 SRD $ (руб 252) | руб 313 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 42 SRD $ (руб 385) | руб 167 | + 130% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 SRD $ (руб 258) | руб 227 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 SRD $ (руб 124) | руб 82 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 SRD $ (руб 129) | руб 99 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 SRD $ (руб 230) | руб 570 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 137% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 137% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 268 SRD $ (руб 2,463) | руб 1,511 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 SRD $ (руб 601) | руб 597 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,681 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418 SRD $ (руб 3,836) | руб 3,689 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 SRD $ (руб 750) | руб 394 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 SRD $ (руб 160) | руб 200 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ (руб 132) | руб 215 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,199 SRD $ (руб 29,375) | руб 31,375 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (руб 92) | руб 2.24 | + 4003% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 SRD $ (руб 1,174) | руб 3,654 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 SRD $ (руб 259) | руб 155 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,838 prices entered by 493 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 34% more expensive than in Russia
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