Moving to Suriname from Tajikistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tajikistan to Suriname, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Paramaribo averages 92°F vs 72°F in Dushanbe, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Suriname compared to Tajikistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
0.9
SR
6.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
SR
16.2

Tajikistan performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TJ
$364
SR
$1,143
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
18.7
SR
13.6

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TJ
159.0
SR
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TJ
0.9t
SR
4.1t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TJ
1.0
SR
18.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
SR
4.0%

Suriname performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TJ
6.9%
SR
7.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$1,637
SR
$7,070

Tajikistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Suriname leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

TJ
71.9 yrs
SR
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
23.5
SR
14.8

Tajikistan generally does better on family life, though Suriname leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2015–2021), National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dushanbe Paramaribo
Jan–Mar 52°/33°F (11°/0°C) 89°/71°F (32°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/59°F (33°/15°C) 93°/73°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/39°F (17°/4°C) 94°/73°F (34°/23°C)
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Month Dushanbe Paramaribo
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C)
Feb 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C) 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C)
Mar 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C) 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C)
May 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C) 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C)
Jun 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C) 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C)
Jul 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C) 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C)
Aug 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C) 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C)
Sep 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C) 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C)
Oct 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C) 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C)
Nov 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C) 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C)
Dec 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C) 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Suriname

Visa Free
Tajikistan passport holders can enter Suriname without a visa.
Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Tajikistan

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Suriname?

Connectivity is usually fine (Suriname: 18.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Suriname offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Suriname safe for expats?

Tajikistan performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Suriname is 6.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tajikistan.

How is healthcare in Suriname compared to Tajikistan?

Tajikistan performs better than Suriname across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 13.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Suriname, compared to 18.7 in Tajikistan. Suriname scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Paramaribo is 92°F, compared to 72°F in Dushanbe. Paramaribo receives around 84.6 in of rainfall per year, while Dushanbe gets 25.7 in.

What language do they speak in Suriname?

The official language in Suriname is Dutch. In Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.

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At a Glance

TJ SR
Population 10,786,734 639,850
Currency Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
Languages Russian, Tajik Dutch
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +992 +597
Time zones 1 1