Moving to Suriname from Bosnia and Herzegovina
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Suriname? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Suriname, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Paramaribo averages 92°F vs 62°F in Sarajevo, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Suriname compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Suriname performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Suriname across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Suriname leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Suriname across all family life metrics.
Data: Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Sarajevo | Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
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| Month | Sarajevo | Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) | 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) |
| Feb | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) | 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) |
| Mar | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) | 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) |
| May | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) |
| Jun | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) | 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) | 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) |
| Aug | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) | 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) | 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) |
| Nov | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) | 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) |
| Dec | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) |
Data:
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Suriname
Visa Free
Suriname passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Suriname?
Connectivity is usually fine (Suriname: 20.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Suriname offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Suriname safe for expats?
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Suriname is 7.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How is healthcare in Suriname compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 14.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Suriname, compared to 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Suriname scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).
What's the weather like in Suriname compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The average high temperature in Paramaribo is 92°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Paramaribo receives around 84.6 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Suriname?
The official language in Suriname is Dutch. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
