Moving to Suriname from Netherlands
What to Expect
Considering a move from Netherlands to Suriname? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Netherlands to Suriname. 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 Amsterdam, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Netherlands to Suriname.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Suriname compared to Netherlands.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Netherlands 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
Netherlands 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
Netherlands 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
Netherlands generally does better on infrastructure, though Suriname leads in water stress level.
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
Netherlands 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
Netherlands performs better than Suriname across all family life metrics.
Data: Tax and Customs Administration - Belastingdienst, 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 | Amsterdam | Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
View all months
| Month | Amsterdam | Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) | 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) |
| Feb | 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) | 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) |
| Mar | 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) | 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) |
| Apr | 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) |
| May | 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) |
| Jun | 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) | 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) | 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) | 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) | 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) |
| Oct | 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) |
| Nov | 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) | 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) |
| Dec | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) |
Data:
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute,
Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Netherlands 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.
Netherlands passport holder visiting Suriname
Visa Free
Suriname passport holder visiting Netherlands
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?
Netherlands performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Suriname is 7.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Netherlands.
How is healthcare in Suriname compared to Netherlands?
Netherlands 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 39.1 in Netherlands. Suriname scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Netherlands: 85).
What's the weather like in Suriname compared to Netherlands?
The average high temperature in Paramaribo is 92°F, compared to 56°F in Amsterdam. Paramaribo receives around 84.6 in of rainfall per year, while Amsterdam gets 30.7 in.
What language do they speak in Suriname?
Both Netherlands and Suriname share the same official language: Dutch.
