Capital city, Suriname
Cost of living in Paramaribo
How much a month costs in Paramaribo
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $662–1,060 (SRD25,000–40,000).
Prices in Paramaribo
Typical 2026 ranges in SRD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | SRD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | SRD12,000–25,000 | $318–662 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | SRD7,000–15,000 | $185–397 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | SRD600–1,200 | $16–32 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | SRD1,500–3,500 | $40–93 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | SRD100–200 | $2.6–5.3 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | SRD350–700 | $9.3–18.5 |
| Cappuccino | SRD50–90 | $1.3–2.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | SRD80–150 | $2.1–4.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | SRD10–25 | $0.26–0.66 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | SRD200–400 | $5.3–10.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | SRD600–1,500 | $16–40 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | SRD150–400 | $4.0–10.6 |
Value for money: 91/100
A value score of 91/100 means Paramaribo gives more quality of life per dollar than 90% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 59/100.
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Cheaper alternatives to Paramaribo
Similar safety, lower cost, in South America.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Paramaribo?
About $318–477 on a lean budget, $662–1,060 for a comfortable month and $1,460–2,380 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Paramaribo?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs SRD12,000–25,000 ($318–662) a month in the center and SRD7,000–15,000 ($185–397) outside it.
How much does food cost in Paramaribo?
A local meal is SRD100–200 ($2.6–5.3); a mid-range restaurant is SRD350–700 ($9.3–18.5) per person.
Is Suriname expensive?
Prices in Suriname are about 31% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.