Moving to Jamaica from Suriname
What to Expect
Considering a move from Suriname to Jamaica? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Suriname to Jamaica, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Jamaican Patois.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Jamaica compared to Suriname.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Suriname performs better than Jamaica 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Jamaica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Jamaica 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
Suriname performs better than Jamaica across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Jamaica generally does better on employment & economy, though Suriname leads in gdp per capita.
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
Jamaica generally does better on family life, though Suriname leads in literacy rate.
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 | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) | 87°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
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| Month | Paramaribo | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) | 87°/70°F (30.3°/21.1°C) |
| Feb | 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.0°C) |
| Mar | 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.6°C) |
| Apr | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) | 88°/73°F (31.1°/22.6°C) |
| May | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.6°C) |
| Jun | 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.2°C) |
| Jul | 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) | 91°/76°F (32.8°/24.3°C) |
| Aug | 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) | 91°/76°F (32.7°/24.2°C) |
| Sep | 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/24.0°C) |
| Oct | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) | 89°/74°F (31.7°/23.4°C) |
| Nov | 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) | 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.8°C) |
| Dec | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.8°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service,
Meteorological Service, Jamaica
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname and Jamaica. To live, work, or study long-term in Jamaica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Jamaica's immigration authority.
Suriname passport holder visiting Jamaica
Visa Free
Jamaica passport holder visiting Suriname
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Jamaica?
Connectivity is usually fine (Jamaica: 15.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Jamaica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Jamaica safe for expats?
Suriname performs better than Jamaica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jamaica is 53.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.3 in Suriname.
How is healthcare in Jamaica compared to Suriname?
Jamaica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Jamaica, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Jamaica scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).
What's the weather like in Jamaica compared to Suriname?
The average high temperature in Kingston is 89°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Kingston receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.
What language do they speak in Jamaica?
The official languages in Jamaica are English and Jamaican Patois. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.
