Moving to Italy from Suriname

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Suriname to Italy — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Suriname to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°F vs 92°F in Paramaribo, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Suriname to Italy, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
7

people moved from Suriname to Italy · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Italy?

Top countries of origin for Italy's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Suriname to Italy.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SR
7.3
IT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SR
16.2
IT
5.0

Italy performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SR
$1,143
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SR
14.8
IT
42.5

Italy 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
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SR
4.1t
IT
5.1t

Suriname generally does better on environment, though Italy leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SR
20.2
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SR
4.0%
IT
29.6%

Italy 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%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SR
$19,000
IT
$52,700

Italy generally does better on employment & economy, though Suriname leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SR
72.4 yrs
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SR
30.2
IT
3.2

Italy 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

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Paramaribo Rome
Jan–Mar 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Paramaribo Rome
Jan 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Meteorological Service, Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Italy

Visa Required
Suriname passport holders need a visa to enter Italy.
Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Suriname

Visa Free
Italy 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 Italy?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Italy has 31.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Italy safe for expats?

Italy performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.3 in Suriname.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Suriname?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.

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At a Glance

SR IT
Population 632,638 61,095,551
Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD) Euro (€)
Languages Dutch Catalan, Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +597 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112