Moving to Dominican Republic from Suriname
What to Expect
Considering a move from Suriname to Dominican Republic? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Suriname to Dominican Republic, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Suriname to Dominican Republic.
Who's moving to Dominican Republic?
Top countries of origin for Dominican Republic's foreign-born residents.
- 496,112
- 34,063
- 14,626
- 7,272
- 4,780
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Suriname
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Dominican Republic compared to Suriname.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Suriname performs better than Dominican Republic 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
Dominican Republic 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
Dominican Republic performs significantly 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 Dominican Republic leads in internet access.
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
Dominican Republic performs significantly better than Suriname across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Dominican Republic generally does better on family life, though Suriname leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Paramaribo | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 87°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 89°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 87°/71°F (30°/21°C) |
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| Month | Paramaribo | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) |
| Feb | 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C) |
| Mar | 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) | 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C) |
| Apr | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C) |
| May | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) | 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C) |
| Jun | 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) |
| Jul | 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) | 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C) |
| Aug | 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) | 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) | 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C) |
| Oct | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C) |
| Dec | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) | 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service,
Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname and Dominican Republic. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominican Republic, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominican Republic's immigration authority.
Suriname passport holder visiting Dominican Republic
Visa Free
Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Suriname
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Dominican Republic?
Connectivity is usually fine (Dominican Republic: 10.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominican Republic offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Dominican Republic safe for expats?
Suriname performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominican Republic is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.3 in Suriname.
How is healthcare in Dominican Republic compared to Suriname?
Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominican Republic, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Dominican Republic scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).
What's the weather like in Dominican Republic compared to Suriname?
The average high temperature in Santo Domingo is 87°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Santo Domingo receives around 57.0 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.
What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?
The official language in Dominican Republic is Spanish. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.
