Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Suriname instead of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Suriname
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$6.97
SRD247.43
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
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?? |
$9.16
SRD325.20
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.29
SRD45.94
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.57
SRD20.26
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Suriname
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$1.23
SRD43.54
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$6.24
SRD221.31
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$5.52
SRD195.96
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Eggs
1 dozen
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?? |
$3.27
SRD116.08
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.34
SRD83.16
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.04
SRD72.47
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.82
SRD29.16
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.18
SRD41.89
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.86
SRD66.17
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.59
SRD20.94
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.75
SRD26.60
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Suriname
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.14
SRD146.77
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$90.00
SRD3,194.46
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$25,000.00
SRD887,350.00
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$23.00
SRD816.36
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pay (unknown) more for housing
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Suriname
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$31.02
SRD1,101.17
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$516.42
SRD18,329.69
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$194.83
SRD6,915.26
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$40.77
SRD1,446.99
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Suriname
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$63.03
SRD2,237.07
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$380.51
SRD13,506.00
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Suriname
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$2.00
SRD70.99
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$2.25
SRD79.97
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$6.04
SRD214.50
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$12.63
SRD448.16
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$5.00
SRD177.47
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Suriname
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$36.30
SRD1,288.28
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$28.44
SRD1,009.50
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$75.41
SRD2,676.77
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$110.56
SRD3,924.32
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