- Cost of Living
- Suriname
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suriname compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 155 SRD $ ($21) | $14 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 51 SRD $ ($7) | $8 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 24 SRD $ ($3.23) | $4.53 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 SRD $ ($1.38) | $0.89 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 SRD $ ($2.78) | $3.17 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 SRD $ ($2.71) | $4.01 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 SRD $ ($7) | $6 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 SRD $ ($2.50) | $3.34 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.15 SRD $ ($0.69) | $1.60 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 SRD $ ($1.47) | $3.44 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 63 SRD $ ($9) | $15 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 14 SRD $ ($1.85) | $1.91 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SRD $ ($1.12) | $2.13 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,167 SRD $ ($961) | $2,042 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,821 SRD $ ($512) | $1,581 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 778 SRD $ ($104) | $177 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,402 SRD $ ($590) | $1,585 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,532 SRD $ ($742) | $1,130 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 600 SRD $ ($80) | $122 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 228 SRD $ ($31) | $48 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,943 SRD $ ($663) | $334 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 963 SRD $ ($129) | $119 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 SRD $ ($7) | $11 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 SRD $ ($7) | $23 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 66% 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) | $45 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 789 SRD $ ($106) | $85 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,052 SRD $ ($141) | $114 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,073 SRD $ ($6,446) | $22,333 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 SRD $ ($0.88) | $0.77 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 SRD $ ($27) | $85 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 76 SRD $ ($10) | $7 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ ($5.35) | $18 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 SRD $ ($13) | $111 | - 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) | $3.50 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 SRD $ ($4.47) | $5.12 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 SRD $ ($1.25) | $3.47 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 SRD $ ($2.93) | $1.85 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 SRD $ ($3.20) | $20 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 23% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 SRD $ ($40) | $45 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 SRD $ ($6) | $25 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $173 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 SRD $ ($27) | $79 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42 SRD $ ($5.63) | $12 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 SRD $ ($2.57) | $4.86 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 SRD $ ($3.26) | $5.88 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500 SRD $ ($201) | $425 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ ($1.34) | $0.34 | + 294% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 SRD $ ($47) | $54 | - 13% | |
| 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 92,410 prices entered by 13,270 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Suriname is 30% cheaper than in United States
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