Moving to Suriname from Iowa
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Iowa to Suriname — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Iowa 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 Des Moines, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Iowa and Suriname stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Suriname performs significantly better than Iowa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Iowa 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
share of people below the poverty line
Iowa performs better than Suriname across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Iowa performs better than Suriname across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Des Moines | Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 39°/21°F (4°/-6°C) | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
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| Month | Des Moines | Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/14°F (-0.6°/-9.8°C) | 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) |
| Feb | 36°/19°F (2.3°/-7.3°C) | 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) |
| Mar | 49°/30°F (9.4°/-1.3°C) | 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) |
| May | 72°/52°F (22.4°/11.2°C) | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) |
| Jun | 82°/62°F (27.6°/16.7°C) | 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) |
| Jul | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) | 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) |
| Aug | 84°/65°F (28.8°/18.2°C) | 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 76°/55°F (24.5°/12.9°C) | 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) |
| Oct | 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.1°C) | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) |
| Nov | 48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.8°C) | 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) |
| Dec | 34°/18°F (1.1°/-7.8°C) | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) |
National Weather Service
Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Suriname
Visa Free
Suriname passport holder visiting United States
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?
Working remotely from Suriname's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Iowa and Suriname.
How is healthcare in Suriname compared to Iowa?
Suriname performs significantly better than Iowa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Suriname compared to Iowa?
The average high temperature in Paramaribo is 92°F, compared to 60°F in Des Moines. Paramaribo receives around 84.6 in of rainfall per year, while Des Moines gets 36.0 in.
What language do they speak in Suriname?
The official language in Suriname is Dutch. In Iowa, the official language is English.
