In Paramaribo, Suriname, living costs about $869 per month for one person and $2398 for a family of four, including rent.
Paramaribo is 2% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Paramaribo is 60% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Paramaribo is, on average, 89% lower than in New York City.
Paramaribo is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The cost of living is influenced primarily by housing, as rent and utilities can be significant expenses. This can make it challenging for those without a stable income.
Food prices are 20% higher than the European benchmark, which can impact overall living costs. This is an important consideration for budgeting.
Public transport costs are 10% higher than the European benchmark. This may affect daily commuting expenses for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 6.93 $ |
| Dinner | 56.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.18 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.02 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.18 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.23 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.29 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.16 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.74 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.53 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.09 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.29 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.66 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.06 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.03 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.44 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 90.3 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.1 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 26.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.8 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.35 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.46 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.87 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 33 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 50 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 31.1 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 176 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 539 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 464 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,192 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 188 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 173 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 28 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 16.12% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 12.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.05 $ |
| Haircut | 6.43 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 36.5 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 64 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,271 $ |