Moving to Suriname from Oklahoma

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Oklahoma to Suriname — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Oklahoma 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 71°F in Oklahoma City, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Oklahoma and Suriname stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

OK
40.3%
SR
26.4%

Suriname performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

OK
87.4%
SR
66.0%

Oklahoma performs better than Suriname across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

OK
3.8%
SR
7.7%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

OK
$51,007
SR
$19,000

Oklahoma performs better than Suriname across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

OK
74.1 yrs
SR
72.4 yrs

Oklahoma 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.

Oklahoma City Rain: 32.4 in/yr (823 mm)
71° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Oklahoma City Paramaribo
Jan–Mar 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) 89°/71°F (32°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) 93°/73°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) 94°/73°F (34°/23°C)
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Month Oklahoma City Paramaribo
Jan 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C)
Feb 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C)
Mar 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C)
Apr 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C)
May 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C)
Jun 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C)
Jul 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C)
Aug 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C)
Sep 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C)
Oct 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C)
Nov 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C)
Dec 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Meteorological Service Meteorological Service

Visitor 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

United States passport holder visiting Suriname

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Suriname without a visa.
Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Suriname passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

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 Oklahoma and Suriname.

How is healthcare in Suriname compared to Oklahoma?

Suriname performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Paramaribo is 92°F, compared to 71°F in Oklahoma City. Paramaribo receives around 84.6 in of rainfall per year, while Oklahoma City gets 32.4 in.

What language do they speak in Suriname?

The official language in Suriname is Dutch. In Oklahoma, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SR
Population 3,751,351 632,638
Currency United States Dollar ($) Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
Languages English Dutch
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +597
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911