Cost of living in Suriname compared to United States
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Suriname | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 226 SRD $ ($6) | $19 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 288 SRD $ ($8) | $10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 154 SRD $ ($4.11) | $5.78 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 SRD $ ($1.18) | $1.08 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 139 SRD $ ($3.72) | $4.94 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 SRD $ ($2.29) | $4.68 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 206 SRD $ ($5.52) | $7 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 SRD $ ($4.18) | $4.68 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 SRD $ ($1.22) | $2.51 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 SRD $ ($1.54) | $3.10 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 280 SRD $ ($8) | $16 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 SRD $ ($2.13) | $2.76 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 SRD $ ($1.11) | $2.99 | - 63% | |
| 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 | 18,087 SRD $ ($485) | $2,839 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,457 SRD $ ($173) | $2,147 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,500 SRD $ ($147) | $222 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,406 SRD $ ($493) | $1,889 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,978 SRD $ ($160) | $1,444 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,933 SRD $ ($105) | $146 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 864 SRD $ ($23) | $64 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,526 SRD $ ($416) | $295 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,086 SRD $ ($83) | $134 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 398 SRD $ ($11) | $13 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139 SRD $ ($3.72) | $31 | - 88% | |
| 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) | $54 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 747 SRD $ ($20) | $45 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,243 SRD $ ($60) | $93 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,443 SRD $ ($146) | $119 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 68% 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 $ ($5,846) | $27,977 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 SRD $ ($0.96) | $1.05 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 685 SRD $ ($18) | $79 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Suriname | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 334 SRD $ ($9) | $8 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 284 SRD $ ($8) | $21 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,084 SRD $ ($29) | $139 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 218 SRD $ ($5.84) | $8 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 198 SRD $ ($5.29) | $4.80 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105 SRD $ ($2.81) | $6 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 136 SRD $ ($3.65) | $4.78 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 SRD $ ($1.54) | $2.24 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 168 SRD $ ($4.49) | $27 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Suriname | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 988 SRD $ ($26) | $55 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 354 SRD $ ($9) | $28 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 505 SRD $ ($14) | $203 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,695 SRD $ ($72) | $89 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 164 SRD $ ($4.40) | $14 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 135 SRD $ ($3.63) | $5.19 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 101 SRD $ ($2.70) | $6 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,718 SRD $ ($234) | $556 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 418 SRD $ ($11) | $54 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 SRD $ ($5.36) | $10 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 22,049 prices entered by 2,813 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 61% cheaper than in United States
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