MigrantoCost of living in Suriname
Average monthly spending, by standard of living and against other countries
Monthly cost
SRD 11,900
what a typical person spends
Spending by standard of living
SRD 4,530richest 20%
SRD 35,300
Suriname is a small economy that lives off what it digs up and ships out — gold, oil, a bit of bauxite — and brings in nearly everything its people actually buy. With a currency that has lost a lot of ground, imported goods can sting, while local food and labor stay cheap. The real story sits underneath the prices: a comfortable life and a barely-managing one are worlds apart here.
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Cost of living in Suriname
SRD 4,530/mo
vs SRD 30,000 in your country
Take-home
SRD 17,000
vs SRD 44,900 in your country
Potential savings
SRD 12,500
more than in your country
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How living costs in Suriname compare
Measured against the world as a whole, Suriname lands right around the middle; measured against its neighbors, it's one of the easier places to get by. That comes down to a genuinely modest local economy — wages are low, and day-to-day life is priced to match — enough to undercut much of the region without ever looking cheap on a world scale.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank, regional estimate), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Suriname?
A typical person in Suriname spends about SRD 11,900 a month — around SRD 143,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the cost of living in Suriname in US dollars?
The cost of living in Suriname is about $319 a month, or roughly $3,828 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Suriname?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about SRD 4,530 a month per person, a typical one around SRD 11,900, and a comfortable life around SRD 17,700. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is Suriname an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Suriname is more expensive than 47% of countries worldwide and ranks 26th of 33 in Latin America by cost of living.
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