Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Suriname 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Suriname is 23.7% higher than in Malaysia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Suriname is 24.6% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Suriname are 28.6% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Suriname are 76.8% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Suriname are 19.3% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Suriname is 75.7% lower than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Suriname Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
RM15.00 (SRD140.67) |
RM33.68 (SRD315.83) |
+124.5 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
RM80.00 (SRD750.25) |
RM213.26 (SRD2,000.00) |
+166.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
RM20.00 (SRD187.56) |
RM42.65 (SRD400.00) |
+113.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
RM15.00 (SRD140.67) |
RM9.60 (SRD90.00) |
-36.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
RM20.00 (SRD187.56) |
RM15.73 (SRD147.50) |
-21.4 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
RM11.60 (SRD108.80) |
RM11.31 (SRD106.02) |
-2.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
RM3.16 (SRD29.65) |
RM5.83 (SRD54.65) |
+84.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
RM1.65 (SRD15.44) |
RM3.36 (SRD31.51) |
+104.1 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Suriname Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
RM7.62 (SRD71.43) |
RM7.26 (SRD68.11) |
-4.6 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
RM3.86 (SRD36.23) |
RM4.99 (SRD46.80) |
+29.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
RM2.70 (SRD25.32) |
RM2.52 (SRD23.66) |
-6.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
RM8.49 (SRD79.63) |
RM12.05 (SRD113.01) |
+41.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
RM24.50 (SRD229.80) |
RM19.96 (SRD187.18) |
-18.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
RM7.88 (SRD73.94) |
RM11.29 (SRD105.87) |
+43.2 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
RM16.09 (SRD150.89) |
RM17.96 (SRD168.42) |
+11.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
RM5.69 (SRD53.37) |
RM8.78 (SRD82.31) |
+54.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
RM2.99 (SRD28.08) |
RM3.66 (SRD34.35) |
+22.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
RM5.05 (SRD47.37) |
RM6.76 (SRD63.39) |
+33.8 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
RM2.99 (SRD28.07) |
RM10.88 (SRD102.01) |
+263.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
RM2.26 (SRD21.19) |
RM2.37 (SRD22.25) |
+5.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
RM2.52 (SRD23.63) |
RM3.54 (SRD33.17) |
+40.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
RM4.76 (SRD44.60) |
RM6.06 (SRD56.86) |
+27.5 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
RM2.35 (SRD22.06) |
RM5.51 (SRD51.71) |
+134.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
RM78.00 (SRD731.49) |
RM31.99 (SRD300.00) |
-59.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
RM11.72 (SRD109.87) |
RM8.12 (SRD76.13) |
-30.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
RM15.96 (SRD149.63) |
RM14.84 (SRD139.18) |
-7.0 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
RM18.00 (SRD168.81) |
RM15.99 (SRD150.00) |
-11.1 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Suriname Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
RM3.00 (SRD28.13) |
RM2.48 (SRD23.22) |
-17.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
RM50.00 (SRD468.91) |
RM356.59 (SRD3,344.13) |
+613.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
RM5.00 (SRD46.89) |
RM11.89 (SRD111.47) |
+137.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
RM6.44 (SRD60.37) |
RM12.75 (SRD119.60) |
+98.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
RM25.00 (SRD234.45) |
RM39.62 (SRD371.57) |
+58.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
RM2.27 (SRD21.25) |
RM4.56 (SRD42.80) |
+101.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
RM170,560.00 (SRD1,599,530.03) |
RM99,052.50 (SRD928,925.00) |
-41.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
RM140,482.09 (SRD1,317,456.12) |
RM99,052.50 (SRD928,925.00) |
-29.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Suriname Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
RM221.29 (SRD2,075.26) |
RM150.24 (SRD1,408.96) |
-32.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
RM40.89 (SRD383.44) |
RM100.95 (SRD946.69) |
+146.9 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
RM112.92 (SRD1,058.94) |
RM121.33 (SRD1,137.86) |
+7.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Suriname Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
RM159.50 (SRD1,495.80) |
RM49.03 (SRD459.82) |
-69.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
RM26.16 (SRD245.36) |
RM76.94 (SRD721.57) |
+194.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
RM20.00 (SRD187.56) |
RM17.90 (SRD167.89) |
-10.5 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Suriname Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
RM769.82 (SRD7,219.50) |
RM250.39 (SRD2,348.21) |
-67.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
RM32,804.12 (SRD307,640.59) |
RM7,042.90 (SRD66,049.03) |
-78.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Suriname Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
RM258.45 (SRD2,423.80) |
RM150.97 (SRD1,415.77) |
-41.6 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
RM137.20 (SRD1,286.69) |
RM106.97 (SRD1,003.14) |
-22.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
RM326.52 (SRD3,062.19) |
RM290.75 (SRD2,726.72) |
-11.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
RM294.82 (SRD2,764.88) |
RM414.43 (SRD3,886.53) |
+40.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Suriname Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
RM1,616.65 (SRD15,161.14) |
RM1,938.79 (SRD18,182.22) |
+19.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
RM1,128.71 (SRD10,585.16) |
RM1,062.70 (SRD9,966.11) |
-5.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
RM2,832.67 (SRD26,565.06) |
RM4,586.20 (SRD43,009.90) |
+61.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
RM1,878.64 (SRD17,618.06) |
RM1,999.03 (SRD18,747.10) |
+6.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Suriname Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
RM733.03 (SRD6,874.46) |
RM174.09 (SRD1,632.62) |
-76.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
RM420.04 (SRD3,939.22) |
RM148.61 (SRD1,393.69) |
-64.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Suriname Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
RM3,722.66 (SRD34,911.54) |
RM1,127.56 (SRD10,574.37) |
-69.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.26 | 16.25 | +281.7 % |
| Last update: | 22 May 2026 | 27 April 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 350 | 5 | |
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