Moving to Suriname from Iceland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Iceland to Suriname? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Iceland 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 45°F in Reykjavik, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Suriname compared to Iceland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Iceland 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Iceland 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
Iceland generally does better on environment, though Suriname leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Iceland 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
share of people below the poverty line
Iceland generally does better on employment & economy, though Suriname leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Iceland performs better than Suriname across all family life metrics.
Data: Directorate of Internal Revenue, 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 | Reykjavik | Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 37°/28°F (3°/-2°C) | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 48°/38°F (9°/4°C) | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 54°/45°F (12°/7°C) | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 39°/31°F (4°/-1°C) | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
View all months
| Month | Reykjavik | Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/27°F (1.9°/-3.0°C) | 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) |
| Feb | 37°/28°F (2.8°/-2.1°C) | 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) |
| Mar | 38°/28°F (3.2°/-2.0°C) | 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) |
| Apr | 42°/33°F (5.7°/0.4°C) | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) |
| May | 49°/38°F (9.4°/3.6°C) | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) |
| Jun | 53°/44°F (11.7°/6.7°C) | 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) |
| Jul | 56°/47°F (13.3°/8.3°C) | 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) |
| Aug | 55°/46°F (13.0°/7.9°C) | 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 50°/41°F (10.1°/5.0°C) | 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) |
| Oct | 44°/36°F (6.8°/2.2°C) | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) |
| Nov | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.3°C) | 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) |
| Dec | 36°/27°F (2.2°/-2.8°C) | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) |
Data:
Icelandic Meteorological Office,
Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iceland 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.
Iceland passport holder visiting Suriname
Visa Free
Suriname passport holder visiting Iceland
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?
Iceland 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 Iceland.
How is healthcare in Suriname compared to Iceland?
Iceland 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 45.2 in Iceland. Suriname scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iceland: 89).
What's the weather like in Suriname compared to Iceland?
The average high temperature in Paramaribo is 92°F, compared to 45°F in Reykjavik. Paramaribo receives around 84.6 in of rainfall per year, while Reykjavik gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Suriname?
The official language in Suriname is Dutch. In Iceland, the official language is Icelandic.
