Cost of Living in Suriname - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Suriname
Address: SR

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $727 (excluding rent), and $994 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,746 (excluding rent), and $2,394 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$6.97 SRD 267

$4.98 SRD 190

$13.52 SRD 517

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$42.80 SRD 1,637

$35.06 SRD 1,341

$401 SRD 15.3K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$10.37 SRD 396

$9.09 SRD 347

$11.33 SRD 433

Cappuccino

$2.68 SRD 102

$1.38 SRD 52.9

$4.16 SRD 159

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.17 SRD 44.90

$0.82 SRD 31.54

$1.94 SRD 74.2

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.63 SRD 24.12

$0.43 SRD 16.45

$1.56 SRD 59.6

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.92 SRD 112

$1.39 SRD 53.2

$4.09 SRD 157

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.13 SRD 158

$3.06 SRD 117

$5.10 SRD 195

Milk (1 liter)

$1.64 SRD 62.7

$1.11 SRD 42.57

$2.44 SRD 93.4

White Bread (500g)

$1.21 SRD 46.36

$0.98 SRD 37.39

$1.96 SRD 74.8

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.47 SRD 56.3

$1.16 SRD 44.50

$2.06 SRD 78.8

Eggs

$3.24 SRD 124

$2.36 SRD 90.2

$3.89 SRD 149

Local Cheese (1kg)

$12.55 SRD 480

$5.03 SRD 192

$22.91 SRD 876

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.46 SRD 209

$2.35 SRD 89.8

$7.21 SRD 276

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$10.13 SRD 387

$6.65 SRD 254

$12.19 SRD 466

Apples (1kg)

$4.40 SRD 168

$2.82 SRD 108

$5.96 SRD 228

Banana (1kg)

$1.88 SRD 71.7

$1.30 SRD 49.79

$3.89 SRD 149

Oranges (1kg)

$3.12 SRD 119

$1.47 SRD 56.1

$4.89 SRD 187

Tomato (1kg)

$5.49 SRD 210

$1.52 SRD 58.1

$10.13 SRD 388

Potato (1kg)

$1.30 SRD 49.81

$0.73 SRD 28.09

$1.96 SRD 74.9

Onion (1kg)

$1.85 SRD 70.6

$0.98 SRD 37.53

$2.94 SRD 113

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.86 SRD 71.0

$0.98 SRD 37.58

$4.42 SRD 169

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.51 SRD 57.8

$1.01 SRD 38.54

$2.02 SRD 77.1

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$5.74 SRD 219

$2.86 SRD 109

$10.18 SRD 389

Wine (Bottle)

$9.04 SRD 346

$4.90 SRD 188

$10.47 SRD 401

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.18 SRD 83.4

$1.87 SRD 71.7

$2.77 SRD 106

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.22 SRD 123

$1.31 SRD 49.96

$5.49 SRD 210

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.46 SRD 17.51

$0.39 SRD 14.90

$0.97 SRD 37.25

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$89.1 SRD 3,408

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.96 SRD 113

$1.33 SRD 51.0

$2.96 SRD 113

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$2.56 SRD 97.8

$2.05 SRD 78.2

$3.07 SRD 117

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$10.18 SRD 389

$7.13 SRD 273

$15.28 SRD 584

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.10 SRD 42.01

$0.92 SRD 35.20

$1.29 SRD 49.20

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$25.1K SRD 958.4K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$25.2K SRD 963.4K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$39.66 SRD 1,517

$23.92 SRD 915

$80.9 SRD 3,093

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$25.68 SRD 982

$24.75 SRD 947

$28.18 SRD 1,078

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$29.55 SRD 1,130

$20.28 SRD 775

$38.47 SRD 1,471

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$12.44 SRD 476

$8.41 SRD 322

$14.77 SRD 565

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$20.26 SRD 775

Cinema Ticket

$4.69 SRD 179

$4.08 SRD 156

$7.09 SRD 271

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$63.1 SRD 2,411

$25.01 SRD 956

$100 SRD 3,825

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$1,907 SRD 72.9K

$339 SRD 13.0K

$4,885 SRD 186.8K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$36.38 SRD 1,391

$10.02 SRD 383

$100 SRD 3,832

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$28.32 SRD 1,083

$10.64 SRD 407

$49.79 SRD 1,904

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$76.8 SRD 2,937

$40.79 SRD 1,560

$153 SRD 5,842

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$112 SRD 4,280

$50.6 SRD 1,936

$202 SRD 7,743

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$510 SRD 19.5K

$299 SRD 11.4K

$1,263 SRD 48.3K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$214 SRD 8,174

$116 SRD 4,455

$295 SRD 11.3K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,057 SRD 40.4K

$581 SRD 22.2K

$2,459 SRD 94.0K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$580 SRD 22.2K

$406 SRD 15.5K

$2,029 SRD 77.6K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$490 SRD 18.7K

$151 SRD 5,765

$1,018 SRD 38.9K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$411 SRD 15.7K

$98.6 SRD 3,770

$888 SRD 34.0K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$278 SRD 10.6K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

16.25

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 13, 2026

By City in Suriname

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Brokopondo	-						140.79	171.34
2	Lelydorp	19000		$199	$200	$672	$603	65.75	19.92
3	Nieuw Nickerie	13000						71.21	11.31
4	Paramaribo	242946	50	$748	$1,000	$1,784	$2,423	36.6	20.61

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Cost of Living in Suriname - Frequently Asked Questions

Cost of Living in Suriname varies by neighborhood, season, and daily choices. Many travelers and remote workers find value in local markets, casual eateries, and smaller guesthouses. In urban areas you'll enjoy more convenience options, while rural towns offer simpler trades and slower rhythms that can lower everyday costs. Your expenses scale with housing type and shopping habits, not with global brand prices. You can stretch your budget by prioritizing local services, negotiating when appropriate, and choosing a neighborhood that minimizes long commutes. Tip: map your priorities and test a few neighborhoods before committing long-term.

For daily life, you’ll notice housing options range from colonial-style rentals to modern apartments. Start your search in key neighborhoods and use local classifieds, word of mouth, and visitor recommendations; be prepared to negotiate leases and understand what utilities are included. Food is diverse: fresh produce markets and casual eateries offer affordable options, with a growing cafe culture in urban centers. Transport varies from bus networks and shared taxis to river ferries; walking and bike lanes exist in some districts. Co-working spaces can help sustain remote work, and errands are typically straightforward in the capital and larger towns. Suriname living cost shifts with location and season, so plan your essentials accordingly. Tip: keep a flexible, week-by-week budget and test transit routes before committing.

For quality of life, apply a simple budgeting framework: separate fixed essentials from flexible wants, and build a small buffer for seasonal shifts in groceries or utilities. Neighborhood fit matters – Paramaribo's historic core offers amenities and services, while suburbs or smaller towns deliver quieter rhythms and potentially lower rents. Embrace local markets for produce, cook at home, and shop mid-week for better deals. Seasonality affects travel, festivals, and transport options, so align plans with climate and local schedules. Tip: test a few zones during different weeks to see where you feel most at ease.