Cost of living in Suriname compared to United States
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Suriname | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 148 SRD $ ($7) | $17 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 144 SRD $ ($7) | $9 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 SRD $ ($2.73) | $5.11 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 SRD $ ($1.05) | $0.99 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 70 SRD $ ($3.33) | $3.34 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 SRD $ ($3.07) | $4.43 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 119 SRD $ ($5.69) | $7 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 160 SRD $ ($8) | $3.93 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 SRD $ ($1.99) | $1.92 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 SRD $ ($2.31) | $3.30 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250 SRD $ ($12) | $16 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 38 SRD $ ($1.80) | $2.26 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 SRD $ ($0.78) | $2.47 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 76% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Suriname | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,000 SRD $ ($476) | $2,517 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,000 SRD $ ($571) | $1,960 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500 SRD $ ($24) | $204 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,987 SRD $ ($333) | $1,774 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,979 SRD $ ($189) | $1,342 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250 SRD $ ($12) | $139 | - 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 417 SRD $ ($20) | $56 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,000 SRD $ ($619) | $300 | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,536 SRD $ ($121) | $135 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 SRD $ ($11) | $12 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 175 SRD $ ($8) | $27 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 22% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Suriname | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,075 SRD $ ($51) | $51 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,417 SRD $ ($67) | $46 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,145 SRD $ ($102) | $92 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,700 SRD $ ($81) | $120 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Suriname | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 450,000 SRD $ ($21,421) | $25,474 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 SRD $ ($1.09) | $1.06 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $77 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Suriname | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 153 SRD $ ($7) | $7 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 SRD $ ($3.57) | $19 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 SRD $ ($12) | $125 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 65 SRD $ ($3.09) | $7 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 SRD $ ($1.90) | $4.17 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 160 SRD $ ($8) | $5.50 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 SRD $ ($1.43) | $4.18 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 SRD $ ($3.39) | $2.05 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 SRD $ ($2.87) | $25 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Suriname | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 470 SRD $ ($22) | $49 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 246 SRD $ ($12) | $27 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 SRD $ ($48) | $196 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,500 SRD $ ($71) | $84 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 SRD $ ($7) | $13 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 SRD $ ($4.76) | $5.19 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ ($0.68) | $6 | - 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 SRD $ ($48) | $492 | - 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 SRD $ ($0.33) | $0.17 | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 SRD $ ($10) | $53 | - 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 90 SRD $ ($4.28) | $9 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,272 prices entered by 2,624 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 50% cheaper than in United States
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