Cost of Living in Paramaribo
Summary of cost of living in Paramaribo, Suriname:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,839.6$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 749.5$, excluding rent.
- Paramaribo is 52.3% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Paramaribo is, on average, 82.4% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 8.50 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 53.46 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 11.40 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 3.48 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.72 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.82 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.19 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.82 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.77 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.17 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.68 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.26 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.66 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.52 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.25 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.11 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.91 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.63 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.75 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.59 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.93 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.62 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.50 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.22 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.18 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.37 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 5.64 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.60 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 90.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.02 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 10.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.12 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 25,000.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 25,000.00 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 39.23 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 25.94 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 29.19 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 12.03 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 20.00 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 4.63 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 63.03 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 1,855.26 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 36.30 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 28.44 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 75.41 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 110.56 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 380.66 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 217.08 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,074.50 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 501.62 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 45.30 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 38.72 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 270.66 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 16.00 |
Prices in Paramaribo
This city had 184 entries in the past 12 months by 16 different contributors.
Last update: 12 August 2025
Last update: 12 August 2025
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