Moving to Suriname from Indonesia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Indonesia to Suriname — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Indonesia to Suriname.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Indonesia 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
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Indonesia generally does better on environment, though Suriname leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Suriname performs significantly better than Indonesia 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
Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Suriname leads in gdp per capita.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Indonesia generally does better on family life, though Suriname leads in education spending.
Data: Direktorat Jenderal Pajak, 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 | Jakarta | Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
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| Month | Jakarta | Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) | 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) |
| Feb | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) | 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) |
| Mar | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) | 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) |
| Apr | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) |
| May | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) |
| Jun | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) | 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) |
| Jul | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) | 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) |
| Aug | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) | 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) | 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) |
| Oct | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) |
| Nov | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) | 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) |
| Dec | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) |
Data:
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG),
Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia 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.
Indonesia passport holder visiting Suriname
Visa Free
Suriname passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Suriname?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Suriname has 20.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Suriname safe for expats?
Indonesia performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Suriname is 7.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Indonesia.
How is healthcare in Suriname compared to Indonesia?
Indonesia 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 6.9 in Indonesia. Suriname scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55).
What's the weather like in Suriname compared to Indonesia?
The average high temperature in Paramaribo is 92°F, compared to 89°F in Jakarta. Paramaribo receives around 84.6 in of rainfall per year, while Jakarta gets 65.2 in.
What language do they speak in Suriname?
The official language in Suriname is Dutch. In Indonesia, the official language is Indonesian.
