Cost of living in Suriname compared to United States
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| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suriname is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 SRD $ ($3.02) | $15 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 SRD $ ($3.54) | $8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 SRD $ ($1.79) | $4.26 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 SRD $ ($0.87) | $0.88 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 SRD $ ($1.15) | $2.88 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 SRD $ ($1.34) | $4.17 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 SRD $ ($2.97) | $6 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 SRD $ ($1.53) | $3.44 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.68 SRD $ ($0.40) | $1.76 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 SRD $ ($0.96) | $3.11 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 SRD $ ($3.00) | $14 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 SRD $ ($0.82) | $1.99 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 SRD $ ($0.58) | $2.18 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Suriname is 75% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,057 SRD $ ($499) | $2,191 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,764 SRD $ ($266) | $1,577 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 246 SRD $ ($17) | $180 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,898 SRD $ ($487) | $1,543 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,034 SRD $ ($285) | $1,144 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 172 SRD $ ($12) | $112 | - 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 202 SRD $ ($14) | $52 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,593 SRD $ ($324) | $273 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,065 SRD $ ($146) | $127 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 SRD $ ($9) | $11 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 SRD $ ($1.60) | $22 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Suriname is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 SRD $ ($21) | $47 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280 SRD $ ($20) | $42 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 453 SRD $ ($32) | $86 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 491 SRD $ ($35) | $107 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Suriname is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 186,835 SRD $ ($13,200) | $23,511 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 SRD $ ($0.54) | $0.66 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $74 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Suriname is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 SRD $ ($1.10) | $7 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 SRD $ ($2.82) | $16 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 171 SRD $ ($12) | $111 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 SRD $ ($1.94) | $7 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 42 SRD $ ($2.96) | $3.45 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 SRD $ ($1.99) | $4.87 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 SRD $ ($0.95) | $3.65 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 SRD $ ($1.00) | $1.82 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 SRD $ ($1.77) | $22 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Suriname is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 268 SRD $ ($19) | $47 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 SRD $ ($4.62) | $25 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $198 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 418 SRD $ ($30) | $78 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 SRD $ ($3.05) | $12 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 SRD $ ($1.23) | $4.94 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 SRD $ ($1.01) | $5.64 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,957 SRD $ ($209) | $425 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 SRD $ ($0.71) | $0.25 | + 186% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 SRD $ ($9) | $49 | - 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 SRD $ ($1.99) | $8 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32,018 prices entered by 4,187 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suriname is 59% cheaper than in United States
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