Cost of living in Coro is 18% lower than in Paramaribo (without rent).
Rent in Coro is 48% cheaper than in Paramaribo.
Cost of living including rent in Coro is 28% lower than in Paramaribo.
Food in Coro is 22% cheaper than in Paramaribo.
Transport in Coro is 3% cheaper than in Paramaribo.
| Coro | Paramaribo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Coro | Paramaribo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.42 $ | 6.93 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 9.96 $ | 56.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.02 $ | 9.18 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.5 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.25 $ | 1.18 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.5 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.48 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.65 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.02 $ | 5.16 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.42 $ | 9.74 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.98 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.03 $ | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.57 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.03 $ | 6.03 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.75 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 47.6 $ | 90.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.77 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.3 $ | 23.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.1 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.25 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.54 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.18 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.6 $ | 1.87 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
9.1 $ | 32.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
14.1 $ | 50.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.5 $ | 31.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 95.9 $ | 176 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 245 $ | 539 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 142 $ | 464 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 320 $ | 1,192 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 607 $ | 188 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 996 $ | 173 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 121 $ | 280 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 23.11 % | 16.12 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.2 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.2 $ | 5.05 $ |
| Haircut | 7.21 $ | 6.43 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 25.1 $ | 75.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25 $ | 36.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 68.8 $ | 63.6 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,445 $ | 5,271 $ |