Cost of Living Comparison Between Suriname and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 52.3% higher than in Suriname (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 74.7% higher than in Suriname | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 173.5% higher than in Suriname | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 73.8% higher than in Suriname | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 35.1% higher than in Suriname | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 473.0% higher than in Suriname | |
Restaurants | Suriname Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
7.00 $ (9.68 C$) |
18.08 $ (25.00 C$) |
+158.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
42.72 $ (59.08 C$) |
72.31 $ (100.00 C$) |
+69.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
10.45 $ (14.45 C$) |
10.85 $ (15.00 C$) |
+3.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
2.00 $ (2.77 C$) |
5.79 $ (8.00 C$) |
+189.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
3.42 $ (4.72 C$) |
5.79 $ (8.00 C$) |
+69.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.46 $ (3.40 C$) |
3.75 $ (5.19 C$) |
+52.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
1.32 $ (1.83 C$) |
2.09 $ (2.89 C$) |
+57.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.64 $ (0.88 C$) |
1.69 $ (2.34 C$) |
+164.5 % |
Markets | Suriname Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
6.09 $ (8.42 C$) |
8.40 $ (11.62 C$) |
+38.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.13 $ (1.56 C$) |
2.44 $ (3.37 C$) |
+116.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.65 $ (0.90 C$) |
1.65 $ (2.28 C$) |
+154.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
3.30 $ (4.56 C$) |
3.49 $ (4.82 C$) |
+5.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
5.66 $ (7.82 C$) |
5.18 $ (7.16 C$) |
-8.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.40 $ (3.33 C$) |
5.50 $ (7.61 C$) |
+128.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
4.61 $ (6.38 C$) |
6.74 $ (9.33 C$) |
+46.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.01 $ (2.78 C$) |
1.89 $ (2.62 C$) |
-5.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.87 $ (1.21 C$) |
0.65 $ (0.90 C$) |
-25.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.45 $ (2.00 C$) |
1.74 $ (2.40 C$) |
+19.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.46 $ (3.40 C$) |
1.86 $ (2.58 C$) |
-24.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.60 $ (0.83 C$) |
1.20 $ (1.66 C$) |
+99.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.85 $ (1.18 C$) |
1.20 $ (1.66 C$) |
+40.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
1.89 $ (2.62 C$) |
2.53 $ (3.50 C$) |
+33.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.50 $ (2.08 C$) |
1.80 $ (2.49 C$) |
+20.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
10.00 $ (13.83 C$) |
13.02 $ (18.00 C$) |
+30.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
2.21 $ (3.05 C$) |
2.95 $ (4.09 C$) |
+33.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
3.30 $ (4.56 C$) |
3.30 $ (4.57 C$) |
+0.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
5.64 $ (7.81 C$) |
14.46 $ (20.00 C$) |
+156.2 % |
Transportation | Suriname Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.47 $ (0.65 C$) |
2.53 $ (3.50 C$) |
+436.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
90.00 $ (124.46 C$) |
75.86 $ (104.90 C$) |
-15.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
3.00 $ (4.15 C$) |
3.40 $ (4.70 C$) |
+13.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.02 $ (5.56 C$) |
2.54 $ (3.51 C$) |
-36.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
10.00 $ (13.83 C$) |
28.15 $ (38.93 C$) |
+181.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.20 $ (5.81 C$) |
4.38 $ (6.06 C$) |
+4.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
25,000.00 $ (34,571.80 C$) |
24,570.60 $ (33,978.00 C$) |
-1.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
25,000.00 $ (34,571.80 C$) |
20,294.34 $ (28,064.47 C$) |
-18.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Suriname Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
39.23 $ (54.24 C$) |
150.10 $ (207.57 C$) |
+282.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
25.94 $ (35.88 C$) |
45.06 $ (62.32 C$) |
+73.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
29.19 $ (40.37 C$) |
61.56 $ (85.13 C$) |
+110.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Suriname Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
12.63 $ (17.46 C$) |
42.39 $ (58.62 C$) |
+235.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
20.00 $ (27.66 C$) |
17.41 $ (24.08 C$) |
-12.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
4.63 $ (6.41 C$) |
11.21 $ (15.50 C$) |
+141.8 % |
Childcare | Suriname Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
63.03 $ (87.16 C$) |
797.77 $ (1,103.22 C$) |
+1,165.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,921.93 $ (2,657.78 C$) |
11,851.40 $ (16,388.97 C$) |
+516.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Suriname Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
36.30 $ (50.19 C$) |
55.28 $ (76.44 C$) |
+52.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
28.44 $ (39.33 C$) |
40.91 $ (56.57 C$) |
+43.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
75.41 $ (104.29 C$) |
87.82 $ (121.45 C$) |
+16.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
110.56 $ (152.89 C$) |
106.31 $ (147.02 C$) |
-3.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Suriname Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
504.53 $ (697.70 C$) |
1,329.40 $ (1,838.40 C$) |
+163.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
217.08 $ (300.20 C$) |
1,177.24 $ (1,627.97 C$) |
+442.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
1,074.50 $ (1,485.90 C$) |
2,127.62 $ (2,942.23 C$) |
+98.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
572.18 $ (791.25 C$) |
1,842.82 $ (2,548.38 C$) |
+222.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Suriname Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
45.30 $ (62.65 C$) |
620.37 $ (857.89 C$) |
+1,269.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
38.72 $ (53.55 C$) |
435.12 $ (601.71 C$) |
+1,023.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Suriname Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
284.67 $ (393.66 C$) |
2,848.92 $ (3,939.69 C$) |
+900.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 16.25 | 6.35 | -60.9 % |
| Last update: | 2 May 2025 | 28 May 2025 | |
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