Moving to Suriname from Panama
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Panama to Suriname — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Panama to Suriname, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓Get free moving quotes to Suriname
We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.
- ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
- ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
- ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you
Key Indicator Comparison
How Panama and Suriname stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Panama generally does better on safety, though Suriname leads in homicide rate.
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
Panama 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
Panama performs better than Suriname across all environment metrics.
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
Suriname generally does better on infrastructure, though Panama 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
Panama generally does better on employment & economy, though Suriname leads in unemployment 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Panama generally does better on family life, though Suriname leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), General Directorate of Revenues, Panama (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
Weather in Suriname vs Panama
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Panama City | Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 94°/65°F (34°/18°C) | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 94°/69°F (35°/21°C) | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 92°/70°F (34°/21°C) | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 91°/68°F (33°/20°C) | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
View all months
| Month | Panama City | Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92°/65°F (33.4°/18.5°C) | 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) |
| Feb | 94°/65°F (34.2°/18.4°C) | 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) |
| Mar | 95°/65°F (34.8°/18.4°C) | 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) |
| Apr | 96°/67°F (35.4°/19.5°C) | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) |
| May | 94°/70°F (34.5°/21.1°C) | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) |
| Jun | 93°/70°F (33.8°/21.3°C) | 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) |
| Jul | 93°/70°F (33.9°/21.0°C) | 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) |
| Aug | 93°/70°F (33.9°/20.9°C) | 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 91°/70°F (32.9°/21.0°C) | 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) |
| Oct | 91°/69°F (32.6°/20.8°C) | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) |
| Nov | 91°/69°F (32.9°/20.3°C) | 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) |
| Dec | 92°/67°F (33.3°/19.2°C) | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) |
Data:
IMHPA - Instituto de Meteorología e Hidrología de Panamá,
Meteorological Service
Can you move from Panama to Suriname?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Panama 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.
Panama passport holder visiting Suriname
Visa Free
Suriname passport holder visiting Panama
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?
With 18.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Suriname can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Panama and Suriname.
Is Suriname safe for expats?
Panama generally does better on safety, though Suriname leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Suriname is 6.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.7 in Panama.
How is healthcare in Suriname compared to Panama?
Panama generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 13.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Suriname, compared to 16.2 in Panama. Suriname scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Panama: 78).
What's the weather like in Suriname compared to Panama?
The average high temperature in Paramaribo is 92°F, compared to 93°F in Panama City. Paramaribo receives around 84.6 in of rainfall per year, while Panama City gets 75.1 in.
What language do they speak in Suriname?
The official language in Suriname is Dutch. In Panama, the official language is Spanish.
