Cost of living in Suriname compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 SRD $ (руб 223) | руб 399 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 SRD $ (руб 261) | руб 284 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 SRD $ (руб 132) | руб 143 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 SRD $ (руб 64) | руб 65 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 SRD $ (руб 85) | руб 88 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 SRD $ (руб 99) | руб 129 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 SRD $ (руб 219) | руб 345 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 SRD $ (руб 113) | руб 108 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.68 SRD $ (руб 30) | руб 35 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 SRD $ (руб 71) | руб 66 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 SRD $ (руб 221) | руб 583 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 SRD $ (руб 60) | руб 109 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SRD $ (руб 43) | руб 28 | + 51% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 30% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,057 SRD $ (руб 36,773) | руб 68,166 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,764 SRD $ (руб 19,611) | руб 37,974 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 246 SRD $ (руб 1,282) | руб 6,392 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,898 SRD $ (руб 35,943) | руб 31,618 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,034 SRD $ (руб 21,018) | руб 22,018 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 172 SRD $ (руб 895) | руб 4,038 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 202 SRD $ (руб 1,055) | руб 448 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,593 SRD $ (руб 23,931) | руб 24,813 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,065 SRD $ (руб 10,759) | руб 6,723 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 SRD $ (руб 655) | руб 416 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 SRD $ (руб 118) | руб 926 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 53% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 SRD $ (руб 1,545) | руб 4,661 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280 SRD $ (руб 1,461) | руб 2,580 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 453 SRD $ (руб 2,359) | руб 5,596 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 491 SRD $ (руб 2,560) | руб 6,714 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 186,835 SRD $ (руб 973,543) | руб 1,237,120 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 SRD $ (руб 40) | руб 47 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,548 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 33% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 SRD $ (руб 81) | руб 476 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ (руб 208) | руб 504 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 171 SRD $ (руб 891) | руб 1,289 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 SRD $ (руб 143) | руб 311 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 42 SRD $ (руб 219) | руб 183 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 SRD $ (руб 147) | руб 206 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 SRD $ (руб 70) | руб 77 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 SRD $ (руб 73) | руб 97 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 SRD $ (руб 131) | руб 580 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 14% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 268 SRD $ (руб 1,398) | руб 1,480 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 SRD $ (руб 341) | руб 574 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,826 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418 SRD $ (руб 2,177) | руб 3,401 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 SRD $ (руб 225) | руб 387 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 SRD $ (руб 91) | руб 168 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ (руб 75) | руб 221 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,957 SRD $ (руб 15,410) | руб 38,001 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ (руб 52) | руб 7 | + 698% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 SRD $ (руб 666) | руб 3,491 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 SRD $ (руб 147) | руб 160 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,609 prices entered by 704 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 17% cheaper than in Russia
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