Cost of living
Suriname compared to Sao Tome and Principe
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Overview comparison
SurinameSao Tome and Principe
Consumer prices in Suriname are roughly 4% higher than in Sao Tome and Principe.
Cost of living
| Item | Suriname | Sao Tome and Principe |
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| Total with rent one person | 963 | 842 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,730 | 2,614 |
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| Without rent one person | 564 | 690 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,792 | 1,794 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 269.45 | 227.45 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 682.72 | 675.07 |
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| Food person | 346 | 511 |
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| Food family | 1,150 | 1,247 |
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| Transport person | 112.02 | 42.34 |
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| Transport family | 240.91 | 115.07 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.05 years | 76.75 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Suriname | Sao Tome and Principe |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.48 | 21.32 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 60.98 | 40.79 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.63 | 8.38 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.96 | 1.06 |
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| Cappuccino | 2 | 1.88 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.12 | 2.12 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Suriname | Sao Tome and Principe |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 402 | 291.05 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 147.1 | 211.36 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,100.97 | 532.68 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 590.99 | 506.62 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.07 | 39.62 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.95 | 57.93 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.5 | 24.94 |
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Transportation
| Item | Suriname | Sao Tome and Principe |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.43 | 6.73 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 185 | 1,322 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 157 | 269 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.42 | 1.25 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 90.28% | 54.71% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21 | 7.04 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.27 | 1.25 |
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Groceries
| Item | Suriname | Sao Tome and Principe |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 | 1.1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.28 | 1.03 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.43 | 3.68 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.71 | 16.88 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.42 | 11.64 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.74 | 27.96 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.01 | 1.24 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 | 0.49 |
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Other
| Item | Suriname | Sao Tome and Principe |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.31 | 31.37 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.52 | 19.56 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.88 | 19.75 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.41 | 4.53 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.39 | 35.04 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 84.76 | 63.64 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 73.11 | 118.82 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,114 | 3,893 |
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