Moving to Suriname from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bangladesh to Suriname — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bangladesh to Suriname, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bangladesh and Suriname stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
SR
7.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
SR
16.2

Bangladesh generally does better on safety, though Suriname leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$198
SR
$1,143
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
SR
14.8

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BD
66.0
SR
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
SR
4.1t

Bangladesh generally does better on environment, though Suriname leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BD
7.1
SR
20.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
SR
4.0%

Suriname performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
5.1%
SR
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
SR
$19,000

Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Suriname leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BD
74.7 yrs
SR
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
SR
30.2

Suriname generally does better on family life, though Bangladesh leads in life expectancy.

Data: National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Paramaribo Rain: 84.6 in/yr (2148 mm)
92° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Paramaribo
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 89°/71°F (32°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 93°/73°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 94°/73°F (34°/23°C)
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Month Dhaka Paramaribo
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bangladesh and Suriname. To live, work, or study long-term in Suriname, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Suriname's immigration authority.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Suriname

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bangladesh passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Suriname.
Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa Required
Suriname passport holders need a visa to enter Bangladesh.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Suriname?

With 20.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Suriname can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bangladesh and Suriname.

Is Suriname safe for expats?

Bangladesh generally does better on safety, though Suriname leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Suriname is 7.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Suriname compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 14.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Suriname, compared to 6.7 in Bangladesh. Suriname scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

What's the weather like in Suriname compared to Bangladesh?

The average high temperature in Paramaribo is 92°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Paramaribo receives around 84.6 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Suriname?

The official language in Suriname is Dutch. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD SR
Population 165,650,475 632,638
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
Languages Bengali Dutch
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +880 +597
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999