Top expat cities

Suriname

Lelydorp

#2 Top 5 cities

Lelydorp is more of a quieter satellite option near Paramaribo than an independently strong expat center.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 29°C až 32°C

Night: 23°C až 25°C

Climate

Hot humid lowland tropical climate similar to Paramaribo.

Distance to the sea

25 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 5/10
Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 7/10
Internet availability 5/10
Internet speed 4/10
Internet stability 4/10
Electricity stability 5/10

Community types

  • Couples
  • Families
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇧🇷Brazilians
  • 🇨🇳Chinese

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Proximity to the capital

Cons

  • −Fewer work opportunities
  • −Less dynamic environment
  • −Smaller expat scene