Top expat cities

Suriname

Paramaribo

#1 Top 5 cities

Paramaribo is clearly the most realistic expat base in the country thanks to services, administrative functions, and international links.

Country overview

Population

223 757

Year-round temperatures

Day: 29°C až 32°C

Night: 23°C až 25°C

Climate

Hot equatorial climate with high humidity and rainy periods.

Distance to the sea

20 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 7/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Safety

5/10

Violent crime is not the norm, but armed robbery, theft, burglary, scams, poorly lit areas, and risky informal taxis require care, especially after dark.

Natural disaster resilience

3/10

Low-lying Paramaribo is highly exposed to heavy rain, drainage flooding, river and coastal flooding, heat, and long-term sea-level rise.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Students
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇧🇷Brazilians
  • 🇨🇳Chinese
  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇺🇸Americans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quality services
  • +International environment
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Uneven neighborhood quality
  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Higher prices