Paramaribo travel budget

Paramaribo: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Paramaribo

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Paramaribo for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 48 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 1.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1032* (36260 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 85 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 4.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 2503* (87906 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 102 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 10 per person

Total budget:

$ 4002* (140574 $)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Paramaribo compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Paramaribo in 2024 is 33% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Paramaribo in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Paramaribo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Paramaribo

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Paramaribo is 42% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 7/person
($ 4.1 to $ 11)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 30/person
($ 21 to $ 202)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 8 to $ 12)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 3.8)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.2 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 5)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.2/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 4.3)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Paramaribo

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Paramaribo is 59% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 48/night
($ 48 to $ 193)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 70/night
($ 29 to $ 130)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 100/night
($ 40 to $ 225)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 113/night
($ 70 to $ 173)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 303
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 91/night
($ 91 to $ 91)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 454
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 48/month
($ 48 to $ 193)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 89/month
($ 30 to $ 221)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 110/month
($ 40 to $ 229)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 81/month
($ 75 to $ 86)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 138/month
($ 53 to $ 279)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Supermarket food budget in Paramaribo

On average, the price of supermarket food in Paramaribo is 24% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1 to $ 2.5)

66% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.4/12 eggs
($ 2.4 to $ 4.2)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5/kg
($ 2 to $ 7.1)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 4.6/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 5.6)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.9/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 11)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6
($ 1 to $ 2)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Paramaribo

On average, the price of transport in Paramaribo is 7% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.5/km
($ 2 to $ 3)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.4)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3
($ 1.4 to $ 3)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 62/24hrs
($ 26 to $ 71)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Paramaribo

On average, budget for leisure activities in Paramaribo is 33% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.7/ticket
($ 4.1 to $ 7.1)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 21/hr
( $ 21)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Paramaribo

On average, shopping budget in Paramaribo is 33% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.6/pack
($ 2.8 to $ 11)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 38
($ 11 to $ 102)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 30
($ 11 to $ 52)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Paramaribo
New York City → Paramaribo
New York City → Paramaribo
$ 937
(fair price: $ 689)
London → Paramaribo
London → Paramaribo
London → Paramaribo
$ 1330
(fair price: $ 1121)
Toronto → Paramaribo
Toronto → Paramaribo
Toronto → Paramaribo
$ 1088
(fair price: $ 850)
Los Angeles → Paramaribo
Los Angeles  → Paramaribo
Los Angeles  → Paramaribo
$ 1015
(fair price: $ 754)
Atlanta → Paramaribo
Atlanta → Paramaribo
Atlanta → Paramaribo
$ 949
(fair price: $ 693)
Manchester → Paramaribo
Manchester → Paramaribo
Manchester → Paramaribo
$ 1376
(fair price: $ 1153)

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About this information on the cost of living in Paramaribo

The information about the cost of living in Paramaribo shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Paramaribo was updated on 11-11-2024.

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