Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Suriname is 2.12 times less expensive as compared to Uganda.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Suriname and Uganda. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Suriname and Uganda.
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Indicators | Suriname | Uganda |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 1,500 SRD (40.50 USD) | 1,200,000 UGX (312 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 2,500 SRD (67.50 USD) | 2,000,000 UGX (520 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 3,500 SRD (94.50 USD) | 3,000,000 UGX (780 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 800 SRD (21.60 USD) | 700,000 UGX (182 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 1,200 SRD (32.40 USD) | 1,200,000 UGX (312 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 1,800 SRD (48.60 USD) | 1,800,000 UGX (468 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 6 % | 14 % |
Realtor Commission | 1.5 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Suriname is 8.25 times less expensive than Uganda.
Indicators | Suriname | Uganda |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 10,000 SRD (270 USD) | 2,000,000 UGX (520 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 400 SRD (10.80 USD) | 150,000 UGX (39 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 200 SRD (5.40 USD) | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 250 SRD (6.75 USD) | 90,000 UGX (23.40 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 150 SRD (4.05 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
If you lived in Suriname, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 51.18% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Suriname costs 1.93 times less compared to Uganda.
Indicators | Suriname | Uganda |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 200 SRD (5.40 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 150 SRD (4.05 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 100 SRD (2.70 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 200 SRD (5.40 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 66.25% less in Suriname compared to Uganda.
Indicators | Suriname | Uganda |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 20 SRD (0.54 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 10 SRD (0.27 USD) | 4,000 UGX (1.04 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 3 SRD (0.08 USD) | 1,500 UGX (0.39 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 5 SRD (0.14 USD) | 3,000 UGX (0.78 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 25 SRD (0.68 USD) | 7,000 UGX (1.82 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 50 SRD (1.35 USD) | 18,000 UGX (4.68 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 40 SRD (1.08 USD) | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) |
In Suriname, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 4.07 times less expensive than the cost in Uganda.
If you lived in Suriname, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 70.30% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Suriname | Uganda |
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Apples (1 KG) | 25 SRD (0.68 USD) | 6,000 UGX (1.56 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 10 SRD (0.27 USD) | 3,500 UGX (0.91 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 20 SRD (0.54 USD) | 4,000 UGX (1.04 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 15 SRD (0.40 USD) | 3,500 UGX (0.91 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 10 SRD (0.27 USD) | 2,500 UGX (0.65 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 30 SRD (0.81 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 15 SRD (0.40 USD) | 4,500 UGX (1.17 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 30 SRD (0.81 USD) | 6,000 UGX (1.56 USD) |
If you lived in Suriname, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 2.17 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Suriname | Uganda |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 50 SRD (1.35 USD) | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 150 SRD (4.05 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 25 SRD (0.68 USD) | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 15 SRD (0.40 USD) | 3,000 UGX (0.78 USD) |
Soft Drink | 10 SRD (0.27 USD) | 1,500 UGX (0.39 USD) |
Pizza for One | 50 SRD (1.35 USD) | 25,000 UGX (6.50 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 40 SRD (1.08 USD) | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 25 SRD (0.68 USD) | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 70.73% less in Suriname compared to Uganda.
Indicators | Suriname | Uganda |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 150 SRD (4.05 USD) | 40,000 UGX (10.40 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 50 SRD (1.35 USD) | 8,000 UGX (2.08 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 10 SRD (0.27 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 20 SRD (0.54 USD) | 7,000 UGX (1.82 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 60 SRD (1.62 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 100 SRD (2.70 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
If you lived in Suriname, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 2.72 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Suriname | Uganda |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 150 SRD (4.05 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 5 SRD (0.14 USD) | 1,500 UGX (0.39 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 500 SRD (13.50 USD) | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 15 SRD (0.40 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 10 SRD (0.27 USD) | 1,500 UGX (0.39 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 150 SRD (4.05 USD) | 150,000 UGX (39 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 10 SRD (0.27 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 5 SRD (0.14 USD) | 2,000 UGX (0.52 USD) |
If you lived in Suriname, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 8.72 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Suriname | Uganda |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 100,000 SRD (2,700 USD) | 15,000,000 UGX (3,900 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 1,000 SRD (27 USD) | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 200 SRD (5.40 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 2,000 SRD (54 USD) | 1,000,000 UGX (260 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 300 SRD (8.10 USD) | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 8 % | 18 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 15 SRD (0.40 USD) | 4,500 UGX (1.17 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 60 SRD (1.62 USD) | 18,000 UGX (4.68 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.53 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Suriname compared to that of Uganda.
Indicators | Suriname | Uganda |
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Doctor Visit | 150 SRD (4.05 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 250 SRD (6.75 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 200 SRD (5.40 USD) | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) |
Eye Exam | 100 SRD (2.70 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 200 SRD (5.40 USD) | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 100 SRD (2.70 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 150 SRD (4.05 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 500 SRD (13.50 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 1,000 SRD (27 USD) | 150,000 UGX (39 USD) |
Vaccinations | 50 SRD (1.35 USD) | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 50 SRD (1.35 USD) | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 30 SRD (0.81 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 1,000 SRD (27 USD) | 250,000 UGX (65 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 1,500 SRD (40.50 USD) | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) |
If you lived in Suriname, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 2.60 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Suriname | Uganda |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 1,000 SRD (27 USD) | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 200 SRD (5.40 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 75 SRD (2.02 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 200 SRD (5.40 USD) | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 150 SRD (4.05 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Haircuts | 50 SRD (1.35 USD) | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 150 SRD (4.05 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 20 SRD (0.54 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 10 SRD (0.27 USD) | 2,000 UGX (0.52 USD) |
If you lived in Suriname, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 2.27 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Suriname | Uganda |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 1,500 SRD (40.50 USD) | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 300 SRD (8.10 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Women's Dress | 500 SRD (13.50 USD) | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) |
Summer Dress | 300 SRD (8.10 USD) | 40,000 UGX (10.40 USD) |
Men's Suit | 2,500 SRD (67.50 USD) | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 500 SRD (13.50 USD) | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 400 SRD (10.80 USD) | 60,000 UGX (15.60 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 800 SRD (21.60 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 800 SRD (21.60 USD) | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 600 SRD (16.20 USD) | 60,000 UGX (15.60 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 600 SRD (16.20 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 50 SRD (1.35 USD) | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 50 SRD (1.35 USD) | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) |
Socks For Men | 25 SRD (0.68 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Socks For Women | 25 SRD (0.68 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 800 SRD (21.60 USD) | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) |
Sportswear | 600 SRD (16.20 USD) | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) |
If you lived in Suriname, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 1.39 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Suriname | Uganda |
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Children's Jeans | 200 SRD (5.40 USD) | 40,000 UGX (10.40 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 300 SRD (8.10 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 400 SRD (10.80 USD) | 60,000 UGX (15.60 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 2,000 SRD (54 USD) | 400,000 UGX (104 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 2,500 SRD (67.50 USD) | 300,000 UGX (78 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 200 SRD (5.40 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 2,000 SRD (54 USD) | 150,000 UGX (39 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 500 SRD (13.50 USD) | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 1,000 SRD (27 USD) | 120,000 UGX (31.20 USD) |
If you lived in Suriname, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 1.32 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Suriname | Uganda |
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PreSchool Fees | 3,000 SRD (81 USD) | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 5,000 SRD (135 USD) | 800,000 UGX (208 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 6,000 SRD (162 USD) | 1,200,000 UGX (312 USD) |
Private School Fees | 8,000 SRD (216 USD) | 2,000,000 UGX (520 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 20,000 SRD (540 USD) | 4,000,000 UGX (1,040 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 40,000 SRD (1,080 USD) | 8,000,000 UGX (2,080 USD) |
After School Activities | 500 SRD (13.50 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Special Education Services | 1,500 SRD (40.50 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Tutoring | 200 SRD (5.40 USD) | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 300 SRD (8.10 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
School Supplies | 150 SRD (4.05 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
If you lived in Suriname, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 1.91 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Suriname | Uganda |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 50 SRD (1.35 USD) | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 80 SRD (2.16 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 100 SRD (2.70 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 80 SRD (2.16 USD) | 25,000 UGX (6.50 USD) |
Gym Membership | 150 SRD (4.05 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 100 SRD (2.70 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 20 SRD (0.54 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 30 SRD (0.81 USD) | 10,000 UGX (2.60 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 50 SRD (1.35 USD) | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) |
Bowling | 50 SRD (1.35 USD) | 15,000 UGX (3.90 USD) |
Mini Golf | 60 SRD (1.62 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
Video Games | 150 SRD (4.05 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Streaming Services | 50 SRD (1.35 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 100 SRD (2.70 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 1,000 SRD (27 USD) | 500,000 UGX (130 USD) |
If you lived in Suriname, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 4.42 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Suriname | Uganda |
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Language Classes | 1,000 SRD (27 USD) | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 200 SRD (5.40 USD) | 70,000 UGX (18.20 USD) |
Art Classes | 100 SRD (2.70 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 100 SRD (2.70 USD) | 20,000 UGX (5.20 USD) |
Music Lessons | 150 SRD (4.05 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 100 SRD (2.70 USD) | 40,000 UGX (10.40 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 20 SRD (0.54 USD) | 5,000 UGX (1.30 USD) |
Educational Software | 500 SRD (13.50 USD) | 30,000 UGX (7.80 USD) |
If you lived in Suriname, instead of Uganda, you would have to pay 1.40 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Suriname | Uganda |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 5,000 SRD (135 USD) | 1,500,000 UGX (390 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 4,000 SRD (108 USD) | 1,200,000 UGX (312 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 50 SRD per hour (1.35 USD) | 13,333.33 UGX per hour (3.47 USD) |
Average Bonus | 1,000 SRD (27 USD) | 200,000 UGX (52 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 10 % | 0 to 18 % |
Social Security Contributions | 5 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions | 3 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 45 | 35 |
Median Household Income | 4,500 SRD (121.50 USD) | 1,000,000 UGX (260 USD) |
If you lived in Suriname, you would earn 2.59 times less salary as compared to Uganda.
Indicators | Suriname | Uganda |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 250 SRD (6.75 USD) | 100,000 UGX (26 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 200 SRD (5.40 USD) | 80,000 UGX (20.80 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 150 SRD (4.05 USD) | 60,000 UGX (15.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 100 SRD (2.70 USD) | 50,000 UGX (13 USD) |
Professional Services cost 3.99 times less in Suriname, as compared to Uganda.
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