Cost of living in Suriname compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 70% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Suriname | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 335 SRD $ (руб 742) | руб 537 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 407 SRD $ (руб 900) | руб 357 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 253 SRD $ (руб 560) | руб 199 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 68 SRD $ (руб 150) | руб 87 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 172 SRD $ (руб 380) | руб 143 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 87 SRD $ (руб 192) | руб 226 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 415 SRD $ (руб 917) | руб 435 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 93 SRD $ (руб 205) | руб 131 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 SRD $ (руб 166) | руб 58 | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 62 SRD $ (руб 138) | руб 87 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 285 SRD $ (руб 631) | руб 729 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 90 SRD $ (руб 199) | руб 167 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 SRD $ (руб 92) | руб 45 | + 107% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 28% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Suriname | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,865 SRD $ (руб 88,178) | руб 108,612 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,500 SRD $ (руб 32,073) | руб 58,529 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,887 SRD $ (руб 4,174) | руб 8,064 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,400 SRD $ (руб 18,580) | руб 54,731 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,391 SRD $ (руб 9,714) | руб 33,269 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,200 SRD $ (руб 2,654) | руб 5,365 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 720 SRD $ (руб 1,593) | руб 955 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 21,598 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,086 SRD $ (руб 6,826) | руб 7,518 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 398 SRD $ (руб 880) | руб 548 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 763 | - | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 42% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Suriname | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 702 SRD $ (руб 1,554) | руб 6,829 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 747 SRD $ (руб 1,652) | руб 3,368 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,080 SRD $ (руб 9,025) | руб 7,728 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,443 SRD $ (руб 12,040) | руб 9,144 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 37% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Suriname | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 218,196 SRD $ (руб 482,636) | руб 2,729,180 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 SRD $ (руб 90) | руб 56 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 685 SRD $ (руб 1,514) | руб 2,159 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 55% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Suriname | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 334 SRD $ (руб 738) | руб 251 | + 194% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 284 SRD $ (руб 628) | руб 549 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400 SRD $ (руб 885) | руб 1,878 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 218 SRD $ (руб 482) | руб 347 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 188 SRD $ (руб 415) | руб 222 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105 SRD $ (руб 232) | руб 181 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 136 SRD $ (руб 301) | руб 123 | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 SRD $ (руб 127) | руб 128 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 373 SRD $ (руб 826) | руб 559 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 7% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Suriname | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 SRD $ (руб 4,424) | руб 1,534 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 354 SRD $ (руб 783) | руб 654 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 505 SRD $ (руб 1,116) | руб 5,196 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,600 SRD $ (руб 3,539) | руб 3,180 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 177 SRD $ (руб 393) | руб 502 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 156 SRD $ (руб 344) | руб 192 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 82 SRD $ (руб 181) | руб 228 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,718 SRD $ (руб 19,284) | руб 51,956 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 811 SRD $ (руб 1,795) | руб 3,278 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 124 SRD $ (руб 274) | руб 202 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,163 prices entered by 180 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 6% cheaper than in Russia
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