Cost of living in Suriname compared to United States
Currency:
| 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 | 335 SRD $ ($9) | $22 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 407 SRD $ ($11) | $12 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 253 SRD $ ($7) | $5.83 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 68 SRD $ ($1.82) | $1.11 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 172 SRD $ ($4.62) | $5.42 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 87 SRD $ ($2.34) | $4.89 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 415 SRD $ ($11) | $7 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 93 SRD $ ($2.50) | $4.34 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 SRD $ ($2.02) | $2.34 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 62 SRD $ ($1.68) | $3.49 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 285 SRD $ ($8) | $18 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 90 SRD $ ($2.42) | $2.94 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 SRD $ ($1.12) | $3.15 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 75% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Suriname | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,865 SRD $ ($1,073) | $3,256 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,500 SRD $ ($390) | $2,478 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,887 SRD $ ($51) | $233 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,400 SRD $ ($226) | $2,283 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,391 SRD $ ($118) | $1,675 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,200 SRD $ ($32) | $172 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 720 SRD $ ($19) | $62 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $252 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,086 SRD $ ($83) | $151 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 398 SRD $ ($11) | $15 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $34 | - | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Suriname | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 702 SRD $ ($19) | $59 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 747 SRD $ ($20) | $51 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,080 SRD $ ($110) | $104 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,443 SRD $ ($147) | $142 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 69% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Suriname | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 218,196 SRD $ ($5,873) | $31,010 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 SRD $ ($1.09) | $0.95 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 685 SRD $ ($18) | $87 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Suriname | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 334 SRD $ ($9) | $9 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 284 SRD $ ($8) | $22 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400 SRD $ ($11) | $170 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 218 SRD $ ($5.86) | $9 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 188 SRD $ ($5.05) | $5.35 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105 SRD $ ($2.82) | $7 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 136 SRD $ ($3.67) | $5.22 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 SRD $ ($1.55) | $2.41 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 373 SRD $ ($10) | $31 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Suriname | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 SRD $ ($54) | $61 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 354 SRD $ ($10) | $31 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 505 SRD $ ($14) | $231 | - 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,600 SRD $ ($43) | $104 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 177 SRD $ ($4.78) | $15 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 156 SRD $ ($4.19) | $5.90 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 82 SRD $ ($2.20) | $8 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,718 SRD $ ($235) | $502 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.54 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 811 SRD $ ($22) | $73 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 124 SRD $ ($3.33) | $11 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,458 prices entered by 1,934 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 60% cheaper than in United States
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