Moving to Suriname from Hungary

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Hungary to Suriname? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Hungary 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 60°F in Budapest, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Suriname compared to Hungary.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

HU
1.0
SR
7.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HU
7.4
SR
16.2

Hungary performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

HU
$2,875
SR
$1,143
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

HU
33.0
SR
14.8

Hungary generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

HU
42.0
SR
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HU
4.5t
SR
4.1t

Suriname performs significantly better than Hungary across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

HU
35.5
SR
20.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HU
8.1%
SR
4.0%

Hungary generally does better on infrastructure, though Suriname leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HU
4.1%
SR
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HU
$40,600
SR
$19,000

Hungary performs better than Suriname across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HU
77.2 yrs
SR
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HU
4.6
SR
30.2

Hungary generally does better on family life, though Suriname leads in education spending.

Data: National Tax and Customs Administration of Hungary, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Budapest Rain: 21.0 in/yr (534 mm)
60° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Budapest Paramaribo
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/-1°C) 89°/71°F (32°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) 93°/73°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 49°/37°F (9°/3°C) 94°/73°F (34°/23°C)
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Month Budapest Paramaribo
Jan 37°/27°F (2.6°/-3.0°C) 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C)
Feb 41°/29°F (5.1°/-1.8°C) 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.6°/2.0°C) 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C)
Apr 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.8°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C)
May 72°/53°F (22.4°/11.5°C) 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C)
Jun 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.4°C) 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C)
Jul 82°/62°F (27.9°/16.4°C) 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.4°/16.0°C) 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C)
Sep 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.8°C) 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C)
Oct 61°/45°F (16.1°/7.0°C) 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C)
Nov 47°/36°F (8.5°/2.3°C) 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.7°C) 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C)

Data: Hungarian Meteorological Service Hungarian Meteorological Service, Meteorological Service Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Hungary 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.

Hungary passport

Hungary passport holder visiting Suriname

Visa Free
Hungary passport holders can enter Suriname without a visa.
Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Hungary

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

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?

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?

Hungary performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Suriname is 7.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Hungary.

How is healthcare in Suriname compared to Hungary?

Hungary 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 33.0 in Hungary. Suriname scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Hungary: 79).

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

The average high temperature in Paramaribo is 92°F, compared to 60°F in Budapest. Paramaribo receives around 84.6 in of rainfall per year, while Budapest gets 21.0 in.

What language do they speak in Suriname?

The official language in Suriname is Dutch. In Hungary, the official language is Hungarian.

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At a Glance

HU SR
Population 9,699,577 632,638
Currency Hungarian Forint (HUF) Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
Languages Hungarian Dutch
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +36 +597
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112