Moving to Suriname from Moldova

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Moldova to Suriname — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Moldova to Suriname, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Moldova to Suriname.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MD
2.3
SR
7.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MD
9.1
SR
16.2

Moldova 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

MD
$1,181
SR
$1,143
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MD
32.5
SR
14.8

Moldova 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

MD
58.0
SR
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MD
3.4t
SR
4.1t

Moldova generally does better on environment, though Suriname leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MD
24.4
SR
20.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MD
12.6%
SR
4.0%

Moldova 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

MD
1.6%
SR
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MD
$15,700
SR
$19,000

Moldova generally does better on employment & economy, though Suriname leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MD
72.4 yrs
SR
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MD
11.6
SR
30.2

Moldova performs better than Suriname across all family life metrics.

Data: State tax Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Moldova 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.

Moldova passport

Moldova passport holder visiting Suriname

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

Suriname passport holder visiting Moldova

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Suriname passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Moldova.

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?

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?

Moldova performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Suriname is 7.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Moldova.

How is healthcare in Suriname compared to Moldova?

Moldova 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 32.5 in Moldova. Suriname scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Moldova: 71).

What language do they speak in Suriname?

The official language in Suriname is Dutch. In Moldova, the official language is Romanian.

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At a Glance

MD SR
Population 3,287,326 632,638
Currency Moldovan Leu (MDL) Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
Languages Romanian Dutch
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +373 +597
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112