Moving to Suriname from Zambia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Zambia to Suriname — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Zambia to Suriname, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Paramaribo averages 92°F vs 80°F in Lusaka, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Zambia and Suriname stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Zambia generally does better on safety, though Suriname leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Zambia 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
Zambia generally does better on environment, though Suriname 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
Suriname generally does better on infrastructure, though Zambia 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
Zambia 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
Suriname performs significantly better than Zambia across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zambia Revenue Authority
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lusaka | Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
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| Month | Lusaka | Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) | 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) |
| Feb | 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) | 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) |
| Mar | 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) | 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) |
| Apr | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) |
| May | 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) |
| Jun | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) | 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) |
| Jul | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) | 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) |
| Aug | 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) | 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) | 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) |
| Oct | 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) |
| Nov | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) | 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) |
| Dec | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) |
Data:
Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD),
Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia 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.
Zambia passport holder visiting Suriname
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Suriname passport holder visiting Zambia
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 Suriname?
With 20.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Suriname can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Zambia and Suriname.
Is Suriname safe for expats?
Zambia generally does better on safety, though Suriname leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Suriname is 7.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.2 in Zambia.
How is healthcare in Suriname compared to Zambia?
Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 14.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Suriname, compared to 2.6 in Zambia. Suriname scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).
What's the weather like in Suriname compared to Zambia?
The average high temperature in Paramaribo is 92°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Paramaribo receives around 84.6 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Suriname?
The official language in Suriname is Dutch. In Zambia, the official language is English.
