Moving to Netherlands from Suriname
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Suriname to Netherlands — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Suriname to Netherlands. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amsterdam averages 56°F vs 92°F in Paramaribo, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Suriname to Netherlands, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Suriname to Netherlands · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How Suriname and Netherlands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Netherlands performs significantly better than Suriname 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
Netherlands 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
Suriname generally does better on environment, though Netherlands leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Netherlands generally does better on infrastructure, though Suriname leads in water stress level.
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
Netherlands generally does better on employment & economy, though Suriname leads in top income tax rate.
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
Netherlands performs significantly better than Suriname across all family life metrics.
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 | Amsterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) |
View all months
| Month | Paramaribo | Amsterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) | 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) |
| Feb | 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) | 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) |
| Mar | 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) | 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) |
| Apr | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) | 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) |
| May | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) | 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) |
| Jun | 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) | 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) |
| Jul | 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) |
| Aug | 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) | 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) |
| Oct | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) | 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) | 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) |
| Dec | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service,
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname and Netherlands. To live, work, or study long-term in Netherlands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Netherlands's immigration authority.
Suriname passport holder visiting Netherlands
Visa Required
Netherlands 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 Netherlands?
With 44.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Netherlands can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Suriname and Netherlands.
Is Netherlands safe for expats?
Netherlands performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Netherlands is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.3 in Suriname.
How is healthcare in Netherlands compared to Suriname?
Netherlands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 39.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Netherlands, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Netherlands scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).
What's the weather like in Netherlands compared to Suriname?
The average high temperature in Amsterdam is 56°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Amsterdam receives around 30.7 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.
What language do they speak in Netherlands?
Both Suriname and Netherlands share the same official language: Dutch.
