Moving to Georgia from Suriname

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Suriname to Georgia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Georgia compared to Suriname.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SR
7.3
GE
2.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SR
16.2
GE
12.7

Georgia performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SR
$1,143
GE
$1,679
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SR
14.8
GE
56.1

Georgia 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

SR
39.0
GE
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SR
4.1t
GE
3.6t

Suriname generally does better on environment, though Georgia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SR
20.2
GE
28.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SR
4.0%
GE
5.2%

Georgia 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

SR
7.7%
GE
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SR
$19,000
GE
$22,200

Georgia generally does better on employment & economy, though Suriname leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SR
72.4 yrs
GE
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SR
30.2
GE
14.8

Georgia 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Paramaribo Tbilisi
Jan–Mar 89°/71°F (32°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/73°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/73°F (34°/23°C)
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Month Paramaribo Tbilisi
Jan 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C)
Feb 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C)
Mar 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C)
Apr 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C)
May 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C)
Jun 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C)
Aug 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C)
Sep 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C)
Oct 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C)
Nov 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C)
Dec 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname and Georgia. To live, work, or study long-term in Georgia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Georgia's immigration authority.

Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Georgia

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

Georgia passport holder visiting Suriname

Visa Free
Georgia passport holders can enter Suriname without a 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 Georgia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Georgia: 28.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Georgia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Georgia safe for expats?

Georgia performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.3 in Suriname.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Suriname?

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.

What language do they speak in Georgia?

The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.

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At a Glance

SR GE
Population 632,638 4,935,518
Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD) Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages Dutch Georgian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +597 +995
Time zones 1 1