Suriname vs Suriname · 7 km apart
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single / month
Cheaper overall| Expense | Paramaribo | Meerzorg | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.24 | $4.32 | Meerzorg |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $24.96 | $17.28 | Meerzorg |
| Cappuccino | $1.87 | $1.30 | Meerzorg |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $141 | $97.92 | Meerzorg |
| Monthly public transport pass | $22.88 | $15.84 | Meerzorg |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $60.32 | $41.76 | Meerzorg |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $17.47 | $12.10 | Meerzorg |
| Fitness club membership | $17.47 | $12.10 | Meerzorg |
| Cinema ticket | $4.58 | $3.17 | Meerzorg |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $255 | $161 | Meerzorg |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $178 | $112 | Meerzorg |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $533 | $337 | Meerzorg |
| Total single-person budget | $594 | $400 | Meerzorg |
| Average net salary | $585 | $405 |
Meerzorg is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Paramaribo runs about $594 versus $400 in Meerzorg — a difference of roughly 33%.
Salary-adjusted, Meerzorg leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Paramaribo · Full cost of living in Meerzorg