At a glance
 SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Suriname | Suriname |
| Nomad score | 5.3 / 10 | 4.1 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,795 / mo | $763 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 33° / 24°C | 34° / 23°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 38 Good | 37 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 30.4°C | 30.4°C |
| Average low | 23.7°C | 23.3°C |
| Precipitation | 217 mm / mo | 275 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 300 h / mo | 273 h / mo |
| Humidity | 84% | 86% |
| Rain days | 22.8 / mo | 23.3 / mo |
| Wind speed | 15.4 km/h | 13.6 km/h |
SR
Paramaribo · average high by month
J 29
F 29
M 30
A 30
M 30
J 30
J 30
A 31
S 33
O 33
N 31
D 30
SR
Albina · average high by month
J 29
F 29
M 30
A 30
M 29
J 30
J 30
A 32
S 33
O 33
N 31
D 30
Air quality
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SR
Paramaribo
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SR
Albina
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|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 38 | 37 |
| PM2.5 | 8.6 µg/m³ | 5.4 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 13.2 µg/m³ | 7.3 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 55 µg/m³ | 29 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 5.6 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
|
SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.7 | 1.6 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| Startup Scene | 2.8 | 1.6 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 6.1 | 4.2 |
| Green Spaces | 7.1 | 7.8 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.8 | 5.8 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Seasonal Variety | 2.3 | 2.9 |
| Weather | 5.5 | 5.8 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.5 | 4.8 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 5.9 | 4.2 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.7 | 2.4 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.8 | 5.8 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 7.1 | 8.0 |
| Cost of Living | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Currency Stability | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.2 | 7.4 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.2 | 7.3 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.2 | 4.7 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.3 | 2.4 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.4 | 3.5 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.2 | 4.7 |
| Nightlife | 5.3 | 2.3 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 7.8 | 7.5 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.9 | 0.6 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.8 | 1.6 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.6 | 0.7 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 4.8 | 1.3 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.6 | 0.2 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 3.2 | 0.5 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.8 | 0.4 |
| Internet Speed | 6.2 | 3.3 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.2 | 5.1 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 4.6 | 2.0 |
| Food Scene | 6.5 | 3.2 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.3 | 2.8 |
| Yoga Studios | 3.0 | 0.8 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 5.8 | 3.2 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.2 | 6.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.0 | 3.0 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
|
SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| Freedom of Speech | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Political Stability | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.9 | 4.8 |
| Visa Ease | 5.3 | 4.6 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Cleanliness | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Family Friendly | 6.1 | 4.9 |
| Language Barrier | 5.2 | 3.8 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.5 | 5.5 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.3 | 4.9 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.6 | 6.3 |
| Safety | 6.5 | 4.3 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 5.2 | 1.8 |
| Cycling | 3.9 | 2.7 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Public Transit | 3.5 | 2.2 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 2.9 | 0.6 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 2.9 | 1.5 |
| Walkability | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 3.2 | 1.0 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.3 | 1.7 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.3 | 1.3 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.2 | 1.8 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.2 | 5.5 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $49 per pair | $32 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $33 per dress | $16 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $90 per pair | $43 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $85 per month | $32 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $8.48 per ticket | $4.27 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.78 per cup | $1.33 per cup |
| Beer | $2.25 per pint | $1.87 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $7.42 per meal | $4.00 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $44 per meal | $21 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $9.54 per meal | $8.01 per meal |
| Apples | $3.84 per kg | $2.14 per kg |
| Bread | $1.19 per loaf | $1.60 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.85 per bottle | $0.53 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.91 per liter | $1.60 per liter |
| Rice | $1.46 per kg | $0.80 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $7.68 per kg | $3.20 per kg |
| Beef | $11 per kg | $6.41 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $13 per bottle | $13 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $172 per month | $80 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $25 per month | $21 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $25 per visit | $16 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $7.42 per purchase | $4.27 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $225 per month | $67 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $473 per month | $160 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $853 per month | $320 per month |
| Coworking Space | $143 per month | $80 per month |
| Coliving Space | $384 per month | $214 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $21 per month | $8.01 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $32 per month | $13 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $10 per visit | $3.20 per visit |
| Laundry | $3.97 per kg | $3.20 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $17 per month | $11 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $52 per month | $32 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $5.56 one-time | $5.34 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $37 per month | $21 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $12 per hour | $8.54 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $40 per month | $13 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.18 per trip | $1.07 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.19 per km | $0.53 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $23 per month | $16 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $6.36 per trip | $3.20 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.29 per liter | $0.93 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $17 per month | $16 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
|
SR
Paramaribo
|
SR
Albina
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $32 per month | $13 per month |