Moving to Kentucky from Suriname

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Suriname to Kentucky, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bowling Green 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 Kentucky, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
130 ↑ 69% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

SR
26.4%
KY
38.2%

Suriname performs better than Kentucky across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

SR
66.0%
KY
87.4%

Kentucky performs significantly better than Suriname across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SR
7.7%
KY
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

SR
$19,000
KY
$50,135

Kentucky performs significantly better than Suriname across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SR
72.4 yrs
KY
73.5 yrs

Kentucky performs significantly better than Suriname across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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

Bowling Green Rain: 49.9 in/yr (1267 mm)
69° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Paramaribo Bowling Green
Jan–Mar 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) 52°/31°F (11°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 78°/55°F (25°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) 87°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) 59°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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Month Paramaribo Bowling Green
Jan 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.1°C)
Feb 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) 50°/30°F (10.0°/-1.3°C)
Mar 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) 60°/37°F (15.4°/2.8°C)
Apr 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) 70°/46°F (20.9°/7.6°C)
May 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.8°C)
Jun 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) 86°/64°F (30.1°/17.7°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) 89°/68°F (31.9°/19.9°C)
Aug 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) 89°/66°F (31.6°/18.9°C)
Sep 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.4°C)
Oct 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C)
Nov 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) 59°/38°F (15.2°/3.1°C)
Dec 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) 48°/29°F (8.8°/-1.6°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Meteorological Service, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Suriname passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Suriname

Visa Free
United States 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 Kentucky?

Usually fine from major cities in Kentucky. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Kentucky compared to Suriname?

Suriname performs better than Kentucky across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Bowling Green is 69°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Bowling Green receives around 49.9 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.

What language do they speak in Kentucky?

The official language in Kentucky is English. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.

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At a Glance

SR
Population 632,638 4,339,367
Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Dutch English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +597 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911