How expensive are things in Suriname?

Suriname is generally more expensive than its neighboring countries. Here are some general price ranges for common items in Suriname (as of March 2023):

Food:

- A loaf of bread: SRD 10-15 (US$1.4-2.1)

- A dozen eggs: SRD 30-35 (US$5.3-6.2)

- A kilo of rice: SRD 20 (US$2.3)

- A kilo of chicken breast: SRD 30 (US$3.5)

- A 1.5-liter bottle of water: SRD 10 (US$1.2)

- A cup of coffee: SRD 10-15 (US$1.2-2.2)

- A meal at a local restaurant: SRD 30-50 (US$4.5-7.3)

Housing:

- Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Paramaribo (city center): SRD 1,000-1,500 (US$126-227) per month

- Rent for a 2-bedroom house outside of Paramaribo: SRD 1,500-2,000 (US$227-302) per month

Transportation:

- Gasoline: SRD 10-15 per liter (US$1.4-2.1)

- Bus fare within Paramaribo: SRD 5 (US$0.7)

- Taxi fare from the airport to the city center: SRD 75 (US$11)

Miscellaneous:

- A movie ticket: SRD 30 (US$3.5)

- A gym membership: SRD 100-200 (US$14-30) per month

- A haircut: SRD 30-50 (US$4.2-7.3)

- A pair of jeans: SRD 100-200 (US$14-30)

- A cell phone plan with data: SRD 100-200 (US$14-30) per month

Please note that these price ranges are approximate and may vary depending on the location and specific establishment. Always check with local sources for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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