Cost of living in Paramaribo, Suriname

Summary of cost of living in Paramaribo

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 68,576 SRD $
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 26,271 SRD $
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Paramaribo
Current as of Oct 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 226 SRD $
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 287 SRD $
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 153 SRD $
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 44 SRD $
12 eggs, large 138 SRD $
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 85 SRD $
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 204 SRD $
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 155 SRD $
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 45 SRD $
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 57 SRD $
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 278 SRD $
2 liters of coca-cola 79 SRD $
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 41 SRD $
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 18,058 SRD $
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 6,464 SRD $
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 5,500 SRD $
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 18,195 SRD $
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 5,991 SRD $
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 3,919 SRD $
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 862 SRD $
40” flat screen tv 15,359 SRD $
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 3,065 SRD $
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 393 SRD $
Hourly rate for cleaning help 139 SRD $
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 694 SRD $
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 746 SRD $
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 2,211 SRD $
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 5,301 SRD $
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 217,180 SRD $
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 35 SRD $
Monthly ticket public transport 681 SRD $
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 305 SRD $
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 328 SRD $
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 283 SRD $
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 1,084 SRD $
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 214 SRD $
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 192 SRD $
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 103 SRD $
4 rolls of toilet paper 136 SRD $
Tube of toothpaste 57 SRD $
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 167 SRD $
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 966 SRD $
2 tickets to the movies 350 SRD $
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 505 SRD $
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 2,653 SRD $
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 161 SRD $
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 132 SRD $
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 99 SRD $
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 8,601 SRD $
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 2.63 SRD $
1 month of gym membership in business district 418 SRD $
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 196 SRD $
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 252 prices entered by 9 different people.
Latest price update: October 01, 2023

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