Moving to Suriname from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Luxembourg 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 56°F in Luxembourg, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Suriname compared to Luxembourg.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LU
1.5
SR
7.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LU
3.9
SR
16.2

Luxembourg performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LU
$8,808
SR
$1,143
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.9
SR
14.8

Luxembourg 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

LU
13.0
SR
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
SR
4.1t

Luxembourg generally does better on environment, though Suriname leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LU
38.7
SR
20.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LU
4.0%
SR
4.0%

Luxembourg performs better than Suriname across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LU
5.2%
SR
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
SR
$19,000

Luxembourg generally does better on employment & economy, though Suriname leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LU
83.0 yrs
SR
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
SR
30.2

Luxembourg performs better than Suriname across all family life metrics.

Data: Administration des Contributions Directes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Paramaribo
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 89°/71°F (32°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 93°/73°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 94°/73°F (34°/23°C)
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Month Luxembourg Paramaribo
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux, Meteorological Service Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg 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.

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Suriname

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

Suriname passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

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?

Luxembourg performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Suriname is 7.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg.

How is healthcare in Suriname compared to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg 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 29.9 in Luxembourg. Suriname scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Paramaribo is 92°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Paramaribo receives around 84.6 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Suriname?

The official language in Suriname is Dutch. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

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At a Glance

LU SR
Population 650,364 632,638
Currency Euro (€) Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish Dutch
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +352 +597
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112