Cost of living in Suriname compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 33% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Suriname | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 148 SRD $ (руб 461) | руб 473 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 144 SRD $ (руб 450) | руб 310 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 SRD $ (руб 179) | руб 179 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 SRD $ (руб 69) | руб 79 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 70 SRD $ (руб 218) | руб 116 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 SRD $ (руб 201) | руб 214 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 119 SRD $ (руб 372) | руб 415 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 160 SRD $ (руб 498) | руб 116 | + 331% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 SRD $ (руб 131) | руб 61 | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 SRD $ (руб 151) | руб 69 | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250 SRD $ (руб 779) | руб 650 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 38 SRD $ (руб 118) | руб 131 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 SRD $ (руб 51) | руб 38 | + 34% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 30% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Suriname | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,000 SRD $ (руб 31,174) | руб 58,740 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,000 SRD $ (руб 37,408) | руб 41,557 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500 SRD $ (руб 1,559) | руб 8,086 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,987 SRD $ (руб 21,782) | руб 36,863 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,979 SRD $ (руб 12,404) | руб 27,195 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250 SRD $ (руб 779) | руб 5,533 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 417 SRD $ (руб 1,299) | руб 488 | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,000 SRD $ (руб 40,526) | руб 28,032 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,536 SRD $ (руб 7,904) | руб 8,369 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 SRD $ (руб 701) | руб 508 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 175 SRD $ (руб 546) | руб 795 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 5% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Suriname | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,075 SRD $ (руб 3,351) | руб 5,389 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,417 SRD $ (руб 4,417) | руб 3,367 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,145 SRD $ (руб 6,687) | руб 6,468 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,700 SRD $ (руб 5,300) | руб 7,167 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Suriname | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 450,000 SRD $ (руб 1,402,816) | руб 2,037,620 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 SRD $ (руб 71) | руб 50 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,711 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 11% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Suriname | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 153 SRD $ (руб 477) | руб 453 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 SRD $ (руб 234) | руб 457 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 SRD $ (руб 779) | руб 1,321 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 65 SRD $ (руб 203) | руб 311 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 SRD $ (руб 125) | руб 215 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 160 SRD $ (руб 499) | руб 255 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 SRD $ (руб 94) | руб 99 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 SRD $ (руб 222) | руб 124 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 SRD $ (руб 188) | руб 585 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Suriname | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 470 SRD $ (руб 1,464) | руб 1,591 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 246 SRD $ (руб 766) | руб 553 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 SRD $ (руб 3,117) | руб 4,679 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,500 SRD $ (руб 4,676) | руб 4,412 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 SRD $ (руб 468) | руб 375 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 SRD $ (руб 312) | руб 187 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ (руб 45) | руб 239 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 SRD $ (руб 3,117) | руб 48,343 | - 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 SRD $ (руб 22) | руб 3.27 | + 568% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 SRD $ (руб 623) | руб 2,826 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 90 SRD $ (руб 281) | руб 175 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,073 prices entered by 419 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 8% cheaper than in Russia
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