Cost of living in Suriname compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 SRD $ ($5.74) | $15 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 SRD $ ($5.77) | $8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 SRD $ ($3.40) | $4.33 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 SRD $ ($1.35) | $0.88 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 SRD $ ($2.17) | $2.97 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 SRD $ ($2.54) | $4.01 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 SRD $ ($5.64) | $6 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 SRD $ ($2.90) | $3.36 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.68 SRD $ ($0.76) | $1.77 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 SRD $ ($1.83) | $3.15 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 SRD $ ($5.69) | $14 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 SRD $ ($1.55) | $1.94 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 SRD $ ($0.97) | $2.04 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,057 SRD $ ($946) | $2,269 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,764 SRD $ ($505) | $1,629 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 246 SRD $ ($33) | $177 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,898 SRD $ ($925) | $1,625 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,034 SRD $ ($541) | $1,155 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 172 SRD $ ($23) | $109 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 202 SRD $ ($27) | $47 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,593 SRD $ ($616) | $298 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,065 SRD $ ($277) | $118 | + 135% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 SRD $ ($17) | $11 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 SRD $ ($3.03) | $22 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 SRD $ ($40) | $49 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280 SRD $ ($38) | $45 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 453 SRD $ ($61) | $86 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 491 SRD $ ($66) | $112 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 186,835 SRD $ ($25,052) | $22,992 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ ($0.93) | $0.75 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $81 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 SRD $ ($2.08) | $7 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ ($5.35) | $20 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 171 SRD $ ($23) | $110 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 SRD $ ($3.67) | $7 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 42 SRD $ ($5.62) | $3.55 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 SRD $ ($3.77) | $5.08 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 SRD $ ($1.81) | $3.57 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 SRD $ ($1.89) | $1.83 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 SRD $ ($3.36) | $21 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 48% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 268 SRD $ ($36) | $45 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 SRD $ ($9) | $24 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $223 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418 SRD $ ($56) | $74 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 SRD $ ($11) | $12 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 SRD $ ($2.33) | $4.82 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ ($1.92) | $5.81 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,199 SRD $ ($429) | $395 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ ($1.34) | $0.19 | + 616% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 SRD $ ($17) | $52 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 SRD $ ($3.78) | $8 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 43,175 prices entered by 5,522 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 28% cheaper than in United States
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