Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 144% more expensive than in Paramaribo (Suriname)
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Food | + 63% | |||
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Food in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Paramaribo (Suriname) | ||||
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Phoenix, Arizona | Paramaribo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (737 SRD $) | 226 SRD $ | + 227% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (366 SRD $) | 287 SRD $ | + 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.47 (191 SRD $) | 153 SRD $ | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.82 (29 SRD $) | 44 SRD $ | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.35 (187 SRD $) | 138 SRD $ | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.70 (129 SRD $) | 85 SRD $ | + 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (218 SRD $) | 204 SRD $ | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.72 (164 SRD $) | 155 SRD $ | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.15 (75 SRD $) | 45 SRD $ | + 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.68 (93 SRD $) | 57 SRD $ | + 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (620 SRD $) | 278 SRD $ | + 123% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.68 (94 SRD $) | 93 SRD $ | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.43 (85 SRD $) | 41 SRD $ | + 106% | |
Housing | + 291% | |||
Housing in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 291% more expensive than in Paramaribo (Suriname) | ||||
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Phoenix, Arizona | Paramaribo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,798 (97,520 SRD $) | 18,058 SRD $ | + 440% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,973 (68,758 SRD $) | 6,464 SRD $ | + 964% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $264 (9,189 SRD $) | 5,500 SRD $ | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,842 (64,204 SRD $) | 18,195 SRD $ | + 253% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,542 (53,750 SRD $) | 5,991 SRD $ | + 797% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $137 (4,767 SRD $) | 3,919 SRD $ | + 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 (2,431 SRD $) | 854 SRD $ | + 185% | |
40” flat screen tv | $259 (9,028 SRD $) | 15,359 SRD $ | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 (4,763 SRD $) | 3,065 SRD $ | + 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (555 SRD $) | 393 SRD $ | + 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (1,210 SRD $) | 139 SRD $ | + 772% | |
Clothes | + 66% | |||
Clothes in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Paramaribo (Suriname) | ||||
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Phoenix, Arizona | Paramaribo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (1,911 SRD $) | 694 SRD $ | + 176% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (1,387 SRD $) | 746 SRD $ | + 86% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (3,468 SRD $) | 2,211 SRD $ | + 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $134 (4,681 SRD $) | 5,301 SRD $ | - 12% | |
Transportation | + 196% | |||
Transportation in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 196% more expensive than in Paramaribo (Suriname) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,058 (1,012,755 SRD $) | 217,180 SRD $ | + 366% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.22 (43 SRD $) | 35 SRD $ | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (2,353 SRD $) | 681 SRD $ | + 246% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (537 SRD $) | 172 SRD $ | + 212% | |
Personal Care | + 69% | |||
Personal Care in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Paramaribo (Suriname) | ||||
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Phoenix, Arizona | Paramaribo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (223 SRD $) | 328 SRD $ | - 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (974 SRD $) | 283 SRD $ | + 245% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $106 (3,706 SRD $) | 1,084 SRD $ | + 242% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (238 SRD $) | 214 SRD $ | + 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.92 (172 SRD $) | 192 SRD $ | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.95 (173 SRD $) | 103 SRD $ | + 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.35 (151 SRD $) | 136 SRD $ | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.28 (79 SRD $) | 57 SRD $ | + 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (858 SRD $) | 167 SRD $ | + 413% | |
Entertainment | + 99% | |||
Entertainment in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Paramaribo (Suriname) | ||||
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Phoenix, Arizona | Paramaribo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (1,665 SRD $) | 966 SRD $ | + 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (865 SRD $) | 350 SRD $ | + 147% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $365 (12,717 SRD $) | 505 SRD $ | + 2420% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (2,755 SRD $) | 2,653 SRD $ | + 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (464 SRD $) | 161 SRD $ | + 188% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.33 (186 SRD $) | 132 SRD $ | + 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (203 SRD $) | 99 SRD $ | + 105% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $534 (18,600 SRD $) | 8,601 SRD $ | + 116% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (8 SRD $) | 2.63 SRD $ | + 206% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (1,129 SRD $) | 418 SRD $ | + 170% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (348 SRD $) | 196 SRD $ | + 77% | |
TOTAL | + 144% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 274 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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