Living in Paramaribo
Suriname · tropical
Paramaribo is a mid-sized city of roughly 240,000 people right by the sea in Suriname. The climate is tropical. It sits well off the usual tourist trail with average safety for the region. A typical month of living costs around $1,100. Healthcare is reasonable, and the internet is generally reliable. People come here for food and eating out, quiet days, art and culture.
Anyone born here is a citizen, whatever the nationality of the parents.
Paramaribo at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in Paramaribo
- Making a budget stretch further
- Peace, quiet and few crowds
- Anyone into food and eating out
- Anyone into quiet days
All parameters
💉 Childhood vaccines: Recommended, never required
No national law requires a child to be vaccinated here. The schedule is an offer, not a duty.
If you skip them: Nothing. No national law requires it.
Exemptions: Not needed: there is no mandate to be exempt from.
Source: Georgetown AMP EID, survey of national legislation, 2024
➖ Popularity & prices: Steady
Accommodation prices have moved about +19% in the last 5 years.
Estimates, for orientation only.
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What to know before moving to Paramaribo
- • Natural risks worth checking: flooding.
⚠️ The downsides of living in Paramaribo
- •Yellow fever risk, vaccination is required or recommended.
- •Malaria is present, mostly in rural areas and the wet season.
- •Tap water isn't reliably drinkable, budget for filtered or bottled.
- •Natural hazards to check locally: flooding.
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
Where is Paramaribo?
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Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Paramaribo, Suriname?
A typical month in Paramaribo costs around $1,100, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is Paramaribo, Suriname safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in Paramaribo at 3 out of 5, which is reasonable. Natural risks worth checking: flooding.
What is the internet like in Paramaribo?
Internet in Paramaribo is rated 3 out of 5 for remote work, which is reasonable. Starlink is available in this country.
What is the weather like in Paramaribo?
Paramaribo has a tropical climate. It is on the coast.
Is healthcare good in Paramaribo?
Healthcare in Paramaribo is rated 3 out of 5 overall, which is reasonable. Public healthcare is 3/5 and private healthcare 2/5.
How easy is it to move to Suriname?
Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Suriname at 3 out of 5, which is reasonable. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.
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