Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Suriname 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Suriname is 31.8% lower than in Canada (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Suriname is 41.5% lower than in Canada | |
| Rent Prices in Suriname are 65.7% lower than in Canada | |
| Restaurant Prices in Suriname are 37.1% lower than in Canada | |
| Groceries Prices in Suriname are 24.2% lower than in Canada | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Suriname is 83.5% lower than in Canada | |
Restaurants | Canada Edit |
Suriname Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 C$ (17.81 $) |
9.82 C$ (7.00 $) |
-60.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
100.00 C$ (71.26 $) |
67.49 C$ (48.09 $) |
-32.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
15.00 C$ (10.69 $) |
15.01 C$ (10.69 $) |
+0.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
8.00 C$ (5.70 $) |
4.47 C$ (3.19 $) |
-44.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
8.00 C$ (5.70 $) |
5.68 C$ (4.05 $) |
-29.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.24 C$ (3.73 $) |
3.76 C$ (2.68 $) |
-28.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.89 C$ (2.06 $) |
1.68 C$ (1.20 $) |
-41.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
2.34 C$ (1.67 $) |
1.15 C$ (0.82 $) |
-50.9 % |
Markets | Canada Edit |
Suriname Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
3.09 C$ (2.20 $) |
2.35 C$ (1.68 $) |
-23.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.33 C$ (2.37 $) |
1.58 C$ (1.13 $) |
-52.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
2.32 C$ (1.65 $) |
0.91 C$ (0.65 $) |
-60.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
4.85 C$ (3.46 $) |
4.63 C$ (3.30 $) |
-4.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
7.01 C$ (4.99 $) |
7.94 C$ (5.66 $) |
+13.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.55 C$ (5.38 $) |
3.37 C$ (2.40 $) |
-55.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
9.45 C$ (6.74 $) |
5.79 C$ (4.12 $) |
-38.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.60 C$ (1.85 $) |
2.97 C$ (2.11 $) |
+14.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.91 C$ (0.65 $) |
1.23 C$ (0.87 $) |
+34.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.43 C$ (1.73 $) |
2.29 C$ (1.63 $) |
-5.8 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
2.55 C$ (1.82 $) |
3.86 C$ (2.75 $) |
+51.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.68 C$ (1.20 $) |
0.85 C$ (0.60 $) |
-49.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.64 C$ (1.17 $) |
1.19 C$ (0.85 $) |
-27.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.56 C$ (2.54 $) |
2.27 C$ (1.62 $) |
-36.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.44 C$ (1.74 $) |
2.11 C$ (1.50 $) |
-13.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
18.00 C$ (12.83 $) |
12.94 C$ (9.22 $) |
-28.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
4.03 C$ (2.87 $) |
3.01 C$ (2.15 $) |
-25.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.52 C$ (3.22 $) |
4.73 C$ (3.37 $) |
+4.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
20.00 C$ (14.25 $) |
7.92 C$ (5.64 $) |
-60.4 % |
Transportation | Canada Edit |
Suriname Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.50 C$ (2.49 $) |
0.70 C$ (0.50 $) |
-80.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
104.25 C$ (74.29 $) |
126.30 C$ (90.00 $) |
+21.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.71 C$ (3.36 $) |
4.21 C$ (3.00 $) |
-10.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
3.51 C$ (2.50 $) |
5.65 C$ (4.02 $) |
+60.9 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
36.85 C$ (26.26 $) |
14.03 C$ (10.00 $) |
-61.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.55 C$ (1.11 $) |
1.54 C$ (1.10 $) |
-0.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
33,978.00 C$ (24,212.06 $) |
35,083.75 C$ (25,000.00 $) |
+3.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
28,144.72 C$ (20,055.38 $) |
35,083.75 C$ (25,000.00 $) |
+24.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Canada Edit |
Suriname Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
208.06 C$ (148.26 $) |
55.05 C$ (39.23 $) |
-73.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
61.51 C$ (43.83 $) |
36.41 C$ (25.94 $) |
-40.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
85.63 C$ (61.02 $) |
40.97 C$ (29.19 $) |
-52.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Canada Edit |
Suriname Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
59.06 C$ (42.08 $) |
16.89 C$ (12.03 $) |
-71.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
24.04 C$ (17.13 $) |
28.07 C$ (20.00 $) |
+16.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
15.82 C$ (11.27 $) |
6.50 C$ (4.63 $) |
-58.9 % |
Childcare | Canada Edit |
Suriname Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,073.38 C$ (764.87 $) |
88.45 C$ (63.03 $) |
-91.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
17,829.16 C$ (12,704.72 $) |
2,603.58 C$ (1,855.26 $) |
-85.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Canada Edit |
Suriname Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
76.78 C$ (54.71 $) |
50.94 C$ (36.30 $) |
-33.7 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
56.64 C$ (40.36 $) |
39.91 C$ (28.44 $) |
-29.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
121.36 C$ (86.48 $) |
105.83 C$ (75.41 $) |
-12.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
146.04 C$ (104.07 $) |
155.16 C$ (110.56 $) |
+6.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Canada Edit |
Suriname Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,842.53 C$ (1,312.95 $) |
534.20 C$ (380.66 $) |
-71.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,605.27 C$ (1,143.89 $) |
304.64 C$ (217.08 $) |
-81.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,893.77 C$ (2,062.05 $) |
1,507.90 C$ (1,074.50 $) |
-47.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,545.48 C$ (1,813.86 $) |
703.95 C$ (501.62 $) |
-72.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Canada Edit |
Suriname Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
786.12 C$ (560.17 $) |
63.58 C$ (45.30 $) |
-91.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
582.38 C$ (415.00 $) |
54.34 C$ (38.72 $) |
-90.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Canada Edit |
Suriname Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,028.89 C$ (2,870.91 $) |
388.07 C$ (276.53 $) |
-90.4 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.92 | 16.25 | +174.3 % |
| Last update: | 14 November 2025 | 12 August 2025 | |
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