Cost of Living in Suriname
Summary of cost of living in Suriname:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,845.6 (SRD106,760.1), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $749.8 (SRD28,131.7), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Suriname is, on average, 37.8% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Suriname is, on average, 69.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | SRD375.18 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | SRD2,000.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | SRD400.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | SRD90.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | SRD147.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | SRD106.53 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | SRD54.90 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | SRD31.59 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | SRD68.56 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | SRD47.03 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | SRD23.82 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | SRD113.18 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | SRD188.30 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | SRD106.63 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | SRD169.59 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | SRD82.81 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | SRD34.50 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | SRD63.75 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | SRD102.30 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | SRD22.40 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | SRD33.38 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | SRD57.01 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | SRD52.07 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | SRD300.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | SRD76.38 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | SRD140.04 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | SRD150.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | SRD23.45 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | SRD3,376.62 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | SRD112.55 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | SRD120.76 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | SRD375.18 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | SRD42.94 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | SRD937,950.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | SRD937,950.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | SRD1,415.84 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | SRD953.46 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | SRD1,144.06 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | SRD462.64 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | SRD725.18 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | SRD168.80 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | SRD2,363.25 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | SRD66,085.13 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | SRD1,423.29 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | SRD1,010.36 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | SRD2,740.26 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | SRD3,907.29 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | SRD18,275.48 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | SRD10,012.74 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | SRD43,262.60 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | SRD18,855.40 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | SRD1,637.65 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | SRD1,397.60 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | SRD10,649.58 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 16.25 | |
Prices in Suriname
This country had 61 entries in the past 12 months by 5 different contributors.
Last update: 27 April 2026
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Last update: 27 April 2026
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