Question 1

How far does your money go in Paramaribo compared with the US?

Accepted Answer

Based on the current PPP estimate, the same home-country income goes about 3.5x further in Paramaribo. We are using the country-level cost index for Suriname here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Question 2

Is Paramaribo cheaper or more expensive overall than New York City?

Accepted Answer

Overall living costs are about 58% cheaper than New York City for Paramaribo. We are using the country-level cost index for Suriname here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Question 3

How does rent in Paramaribo compare with New York City?

Accepted Answer

Rent are about 89% cheaper than New York City in Paramaribo. We are using the country-level cost index for Suriname here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Question 4

How expensive are groceries and restaurants in Paramaribo?

Accepted Answer

Groceries are about 49% cheaper than New York City and restaurant prices are about 60% cheaper than New York City. We are using the country-level cost index for Suriname here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Paramaribo, Suriname

Purchasing Power vs. United States

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