Paramaribo, Suriname 🇸🇷
#701
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Nomad Score:
54%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to Western cities, though imported goods can be pricey.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
68%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are moderate, with options ranging from budget apartments to mid-range housing.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at good prices; imported foods are more expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are inexpensive, making local travel affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
62%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife and entertainment options, but prices are generally low.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
55%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are fewer and can be pricier relative to local income levels.
💱 Currency Stability
60%
Weight: 30
The Surinamese dollar has moderate volatility but remains relatively stable.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
53%
Weight: 100
Internet speeds are moderate, with occasional reliability issues; fiber is limited.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
37%
Weight: 40
Few coworking spaces exist, mostly small and informal setups.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
60%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi, but connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
45%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
20%
Weight: 100
Paramaribo is not yet a popular destination among digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to purchase and affordable with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with a slower pace conducive to good work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality and natural surroundings, though urban areas can be dusty.
🧼 Cleanliness
50%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is moderate; some areas suffer from litter and waste management issues.
🗨️ Language Barrier
65%
Weight: 30
Dutch is official; English is moderately spoken, which can pose challenges.
💨 Air Quality
72%
Weight: 15
Air quality is generally good due to low industrialization.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
60%
Weight: 25
Suitable for families with access to schools and parks, but limited international schools.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
48%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic; serious medical cases require travel abroad.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are relatively low but quality is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
52%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services available; limited specialist care.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
87%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round and a distinct wet season.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of earthquakes and hurricanes; occasional flooding during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
75%
Weight: 10
Several parks and proximity to rainforest areas provide good green space access.
❄️ Air Conditioning
60%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in hotels and newer buildings but less so in older homes.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate means little seasonal variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
45%
Weight: 10
Urban noise can be noticeable, especially in busy market areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich multicultural heritage with Dutch, Indigenous, African, and Asian influences.
🌃 Nightlife
40%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and local music venues.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
85%
Weight: 15
Close to Amazon rainforest and rivers, offering excellent nature exploration.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Some opportunities to learn Dutch and local languages, but limited formal schools.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
70%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours and nature excursions.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options like cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
72%
Weight: 25
Diverse cuisine reflecting multicultural population; local dishes are affordable.
🧠 Yoga Studios
30%
Weight: 10
Very limited yoga studio presence.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers; options are limited compared to larger cities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
65%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables are widely available; organic options are limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
UTC-3 time zone is convenient for North and South American time overlaps.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
35%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads or startups.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
25%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most opportunities come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
30%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is nascent with few local platforms or support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
30%
Weight: 30
Existing coworking spaces are basic and lack modern amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
20%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is very limited and underdeveloped.
💳 Local Payment Services
45%
Weight: 10
Cash is dominant; digital payment adoption is growing but still limited.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption and awareness of blockchain or crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
55%
Weight: 30
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport offers regional flights; limited direct intercontinental connections.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Public transit is limited and informal; mainly minibuses and taxis.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
Central Paramaribo is walkable, but infrastructure outside downtown is lacking.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
30%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps are not widely available; taxis are the main option.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Cycling is possible but infrastructure and safety are limited.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
45%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity bus services; river transport is common but slow.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Few rental options for scooters or bikes.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
65%
Weight: 20
Good coverage in urban areas; rural coverage can be spotty.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with no known restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Power outages occur occasionally, especially during storms.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are relatively easy to obtain; no specific digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex; no special incentives for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
75%
Weight: 15
Generally free press and speech with some occasional government influence.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but occasional political unrest and protests occur.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Banking procedures can be bureaucratic and require local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
45%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves paperwork and delays.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
35%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
20%
Weight: 25
Very few or no regular digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for digital nomads in Paramaribo.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
55%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety; petty crime exists but violent crime is less common.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Generally safe for women but some cultural conservatism and caution advised.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Multicultural society with relatively good racial tolerance.