Paramaribo, Suriname 🇸🇷
#701
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Nomad Score:
53%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to Western cities, though some imported goods can be pricey.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
68%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are moderate; options range from basic apartments to more comfortable units.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local produce is affordable; imported items are more expensive but overall food costs remain reasonable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are inexpensive; fuel prices are moderate.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
62%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited but affordable when available.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
54%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are fewer and can be somewhat costly relative to local income.
💱 Currency Stability
57%
Weight: 30
The Surinamese dollar experiences moderate fluctuations; some inflation concerns.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
59%
Weight: 100
Average speeds around 10-20 Mbps; stable but not high-speed by global standards.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
31%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; mostly small local offices or cafes.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
50%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
38%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; limited plug points and seating.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
25%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad hotspot; low community presence.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
74%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with a slower pace conducive to balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
63%
Weight: 15
Urban areas have some pollution, but surrounding nature is clean and lush.
🧼 Cleanliness
51%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is average; some areas have litter and waste management issues.
🗨️ Language Barrier
42%
Weight: 30
Dutch is official; English is spoken by some but limited outside tourist areas.
💨 Air Quality
67%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to green surroundings, though urban pollution exists.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
48%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; limited advanced medical facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are relatively low but quality varies.
🏥 Healthcare
50%
Weight: 20
Sufficient for minor issues; serious cases require travel abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; some rainy season but mostly pleasant.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of earthquakes and hurricanes; occasional flooding during heavy rains.
🏞️ Green Spaces
78%
Weight: 10
Abundant parks and proximity to rainforest areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
65%
Weight: 15
Common in hotels and newer buildings but less so in older structures.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with minimal seasonal changes.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
79%
Weight: 20
Rich multicultural heritage with Dutch, Indian, African, and indigenous influences.
🌃 Nightlife
43%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; some bars and small clubs but not vibrant.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
85%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to rainforests, rivers, and wildlife.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities mainly for Dutch and local languages.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
67%
Weight: 10
Several cultural and nature tours available, though not heavily commercialized.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options like cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
72%
Weight: 25
Diverse cuisine reflecting multicultural population; local dishes are flavorful and affordable.
🧠 Yoga Studios
28%
Weight: 10
Very few dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
45%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety of fitness classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables are abundant; organic options less common.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
73%
Weight: 20
UTC-3 timezone suitable for communication with North and South America.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
30%
Weight: 25
Few professional networking events or digital nomad meetups.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
25%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is very limited.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
27%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
29%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are basic with limited amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
20%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup ecosystem and venture capital presence.
💳 Local Payment Services
55%
Weight: 10
Cash is still dominant; digital payment adoption growing but limited.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
32%
Weight: 15
Low awareness and adoption of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
58%
Weight: 30
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport connects mainly to regional hubs.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Limited and informal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
53%
Weight: 20
Central Paramaribo is walkable; outskirts less so.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
37%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps are scarce; taxis are common.
🚲 Cycling
45%
Weight: 10
Some cycling possible but infrastructure is limited.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
38%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity bus services; river transport common but slow.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Few rental options for scooters or bikes.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
62%
Weight: 20
Good coverage in urban areas; rural coverage less reliable.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPN services work well with no known restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
55%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages occur but generally stable.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
45%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots; mostly in cafes and hotels.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are straightforward; longer stays require paperwork.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system can be complex; no special digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
75%
Weight: 15
Generally respected with some media limitations.
🏛️ Political Stability
62%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but occasional political tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
43%
Weight: 15
Banking procedures can be bureaucratic and require local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves several steps and delays.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
35%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
18%
Weight: 25
Very few or no regular digital nomad events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
22%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums dedicated to Paramaribo digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
56%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety; petty crime exists but violent crime is less common.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Generally safe for women but cultural norms may require caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Multicultural society with relatively high racial tolerance.