Travel budget and cost of living in Paramaribo (Suriname) how much does a trip cost?

Paramaribo travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Paramaribo

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

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

Cost of living in Paramaribo compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Paramaribo in 2024 is 36% 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

Lunch

$ 6.8/person
($ 3.9 to $ 10)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 29/person
($ 20 to $ 196)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 8.9/person
($ 6.5 to $ 12)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2 for 500ml
($ 1.5 to $ 3.4)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 2.8 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 4.8)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 2.2/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 4.1)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.3/can
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Paramaribo

1-star hotel

$ 49/night
($ 49 to $ 194)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

2-star hotel

$ 71/night
($ 29 to $ 133)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151

3-star hotel

$ 100/night
($ 40 to $ 222)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

4-star hotel

$ 113/night
($ 69 to $ 174)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 304

5-star hotel

$ 92/night
($ 92 to $ 92)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 435

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 49/month
($ 49 to $ 194)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

Room with kitchen

$ 90/month
($ 30 to $ 218)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 235

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 111/month
($ 40 to $ 225)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Cottage or guest house

$ 81/month
($ 75 to $ 86)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Family room

$ 139/month
($ 53 to $ 277)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201

Supermarket food budget in Paramaribo

Milk

$ 1.5/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 2.4)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 3.1/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 3.9)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 5/kg
($ 2 to $ 10)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 4.4/kg
($ 3.5 to $ 5.9)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Tomatoes

$ 4/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 10)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.5
($ 1 to $ 2)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Paramaribo

Bus ticket

$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.4/km
($ 2 to $ 2.9)

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45% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.5)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.9
($ 1.4 to $ 2.9)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 60/24hrs
($ 26 to $ 242)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Paramaribo

Cinema

$ 4.8/ticket
($ 3.9 to $ 6.8)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 20/hr
( $ 20)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Paramaribo

Cigarettes

$ 5.9/pack
($ 3.7 to $ 10)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 36
($ 10 to $ 98)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 29
($ 11 to $ 50)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Paramaribo

$ 942
(fair price: $ 693)

London → Paramaribo

$ 1337
(fair price: $ 1123)

Toronto → Paramaribo

$ 1094
(fair price: $ 850)

Los Angeles → Paramaribo

$ 1018
(fair price: $ 753)

Atlanta → Paramaribo

$ 954
(fair price: $ 697)

Montreal → Paramaribo

$ 1398
(fair price: $ 1005)

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