Cost of Living Comparison Between Suriname and Malaysia 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Malaysia is 19.2% lower than in Suriname (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Malaysia is 19.7% lower than in Suriname | |
| Rent Prices in Malaysia are 22.2% lower than in Suriname | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malaysia are 43.5% lower than in Suriname | |
| Groceries Prices in Malaysia are 16.2% lower than in Suriname | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malaysia is 311.2% higher than in Suriname | |
Restaurants | Suriname Edit |
Malaysia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
SRD315.83 (RM33.68) |
SRD140.67 (RM15.00) |
-55.5 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
SRD2,000.00 (RM213.26) |
SRD750.25 (RM80.00) |
-62.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
SRD400.00 (RM42.65) |
SRD187.56 (RM20.00) |
-53.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
SRD90.00 (RM9.60) |
SRD140.67 (RM15.00) |
+56.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
SRD147.50 (RM15.73) |
SRD187.56 (RM20.00) |
+27.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
SRD106.02 (RM11.31) |
SRD108.80 (RM11.60) |
+2.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
SRD54.65 (RM5.83) |
SRD29.65 (RM3.16) |
-45.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
SRD31.51 (RM3.36) |
SRD15.44 (RM1.65) |
-51.0 % |
Markets | Suriname Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
SRD68.11 (RM7.26) |
SRD71.43 (RM7.62) |
+4.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
SRD46.80 (RM4.99) |
SRD36.23 (RM3.86) |
-22.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
SRD23.66 (RM2.52) |
SRD25.32 (RM2.70) |
+7.0 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
SRD113.01 (RM12.05) |
SRD79.63 (RM8.49) |
-29.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
SRD187.18 (RM19.96) |
SRD229.80 (RM24.50) |
+22.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
SRD105.87 (RM11.29) |
SRD73.94 (RM7.88) |
-30.2 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
SRD168.42 (RM17.96) |
SRD150.89 (RM16.09) |
-10.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
SRD82.31 (RM8.78) |
SRD53.37 (RM5.69) |
-35.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
SRD34.35 (RM3.66) |
SRD28.08 (RM2.99) |
-18.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
SRD63.39 (RM6.76) |
SRD47.37 (RM5.05) |
-25.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
SRD102.01 (RM10.88) |
SRD28.07 (RM2.99) |
-72.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
SRD22.25 (RM2.37) |
SRD21.19 (RM2.26) |
-4.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
SRD33.17 (RM3.54) |
SRD23.63 (RM2.52) |
-28.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
SRD56.86 (RM6.06) |
SRD44.60 (RM4.76) |
-21.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
SRD51.71 (RM5.51) |
SRD22.06 (RM2.35) |
-57.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
SRD300.00 (RM31.99) |
SRD731.49 (RM78.00) |
+143.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
SRD76.13 (RM8.12) |
SRD109.87 (RM11.72) |
+44.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
SRD139.18 (RM14.84) |
SRD149.63 (RM15.96) |
+7.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
SRD150.00 (RM15.99) |
SRD168.81 (RM18.00) |
+12.5 % |
Transportation | Suriname Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
SRD23.22 (RM2.48) |
SRD28.13 (RM3.00) |
+21.1 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
SRD3,344.13 (RM356.59) |
SRD468.91 (RM50.00) |
-86.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
SRD111.47 (RM11.89) |
SRD46.89 (RM5.00) |
-57.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
SRD119.60 (RM12.75) |
SRD60.37 (RM6.44) |
-49.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
SRD371.57 (RM39.62) |
SRD234.45 (RM25.00) |
-36.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
SRD42.80 (RM4.56) |
SRD21.25 (RM2.27) |
-50.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
SRD928,925.00 (RM99,052.50) |
SRD1,599,530.03 (RM170,560.00) |
+72.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
SRD928,925.00 (RM99,052.50) |
SRD1,317,456.12 (RM140,482.09) |
+41.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Suriname Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
SRD1,408.96 (RM150.24) |
SRD2,075.26 (RM221.29) |
+47.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
SRD946.69 (RM100.95) |
SRD383.44 (RM40.89) |
-59.5 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
SRD1,137.86 (RM121.33) |
SRD1,058.94 (RM112.92) |
-6.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Suriname Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
SRD459.82 (RM49.03) |
SRD1,495.80 (RM159.50) |
+225.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
SRD721.57 (RM76.94) |
SRD245.36 (RM26.16) |
-66.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
SRD167.89 (RM17.90) |
SRD187.56 (RM20.00) |
+11.7 % |
Childcare | Suriname Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
SRD2,348.21 (RM250.39) |
SRD7,219.50 (RM769.82) |
+207.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
SRD66,049.03 (RM7,042.90) |
SRD307,640.59 (RM32,804.12) |
+365.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Suriname Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
SRD1,415.77 (RM150.97) |
SRD2,423.80 (RM258.45) |
+71.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
SRD1,003.14 (RM106.97) |
SRD1,286.69 (RM137.20) |
+28.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
SRD2,726.72 (RM290.75) |
SRD3,062.19 (RM326.52) |
+12.3 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
SRD3,886.53 (RM414.43) |
SRD2,764.88 (RM294.82) |
-28.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Suriname Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
SRD18,182.22 (RM1,938.79) |
SRD15,161.14 (RM1,616.65) |
-16.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
SRD9,966.11 (RM1,062.70) |
SRD10,585.16 (RM1,128.71) |
+6.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
SRD43,009.90 (RM4,586.20) |
SRD26,565.06 (RM2,832.67) |
-38.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
SRD18,747.10 (RM1,999.03) |
SRD17,618.06 (RM1,878.64) |
-6.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Suriname Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
SRD1,632.62 (RM174.09) |
SRD6,874.46 (RM733.03) |
+321.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
SRD1,393.69 (RM148.61) |
SRD3,939.22 (RM420.04) |
+182.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Suriname Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
SRD10,574.37 (RM1,127.56) |
SRD34,911.54 (RM3,722.66) |
+230.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 16.25 | 4.26 | -73.8 % |
| Last update: | 27 April 2026 | 22 May 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 5 | 350 | |
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