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Cost of living in Suriname compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 162 SRD $ ($22) | $14 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 51 SRD $ ($7) | $8 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 23 SRD $ ($3.08) | $4.42 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 SRD $ ($1.40) | $0.88 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 SRD $ ($2.85) | $3.20 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 SRD $ ($3.31) | $3.96 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 69 SRD $ ($9) | $6 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 SRD $ ($2.50) | $3.34 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 SRD $ ($0.82) | $1.59 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 SRD $ ($1.30) | $3.64 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 63 SRD $ ($9) | $15 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 14 SRD $ ($1.85) | $1.92 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 SRD $ ($0.93) | $2.15 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,167 SRD $ ($961) | $2,044 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,821 SRD $ ($512) | $1,542 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 778 SRD $ ($104) | $178 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,402 SRD $ ($590) | $1,514 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,532 SRD $ ($742) | $1,090 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 600 SRD $ ($80) | $117 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 228 SRD $ ($31) | $48 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,943 SRD $ ($663) | $323 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,043 SRD $ ($140) | $121 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 SRD $ ($7) | $11 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 SRD $ ($7) | $22 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 68% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 283 SRD $ ($38) | $47 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 684 SRD $ ($92) | $44 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 789 SRD $ ($106) | $86 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,052 SRD $ ($141) | $113 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,073 SRD $ ($6,446) | $22,255 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ ($0.91) | $0.78 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 156 SRD $ ($21) | $85 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 76 SRD $ ($10) | $7 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ ($5.35) | $18 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 SRD $ ($13) | $110 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 SRD $ ($4.27) | $7 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 SRD $ ($5.51) | $3.43 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 SRD $ ($4.47) | $5.06 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 SRD $ ($1.22) | $3.47 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 SRD $ ($2.93) | $1.84 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 SRD $ ($3.20) | $20 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 21% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 182 SRD $ ($24) | $45 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 SRD $ ($6) | $25 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $172 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 SRD $ ($27) | $78 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 SRD $ ($5.63) | $12 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 SRD $ ($2.57) | $4.92 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 SRD $ ($3.26) | $5.92 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500 SRD $ ($201) | $419 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ ($1.34) | $0.25 | + 429% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 343 SRD $ ($46) | $50 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 33 SRD $ ($4.42) | $8 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 80,064 prices entered by 10,896 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Suriname is 30% cheaper than in United States
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