Paramaribo
capital city of Suriname
Live & travel in Paramaribo
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Sep 7, 2026
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 83%
Embassies & consulates in Paramaribo
13 missions from 13 countries
Embassy 11
Consulate 1
Honorary Consulate 1
Where to eat in Paramaribo
- De Waag
Waterkant 5
- 't Vat
Kleine Waterstraat 1
- Fatai Restaurant
Maagdenstraat 64
- Restaurant Jawa
Kasabaholoweg 7
- Chi Min
Cornelis Jongbawstraat 83
- Di Gadri
Zeelandiaweg 1
- Joosje Roti Shop
Zwartenhovenbrugstraat 9
- Mirosso Indonesisch Restaurant
J. Samson Greenstraat 104
- Pannekoek & Poffertjes Cafe
van Sommelsdijckstraat 11
- Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits
Domineestraat 39
- Dumpling #1
Dr J.F. Nassylaan 1
- Liang Lang
corner Dr J.F. Nassylaan and F. Derbiestraat
- Margaritas Poolcafé
Kleine Dwarsstraat 3
- Euphoria
Kleine Waterstraat 5-7
- Torarica
Mr. L.J. Rietbergplein 1
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Paramaribo · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Paramaribo?
The travel guide to Paramaribo lists De Waag, 't Vat, Fatai Restaurant, Restaurant Jawa, and Chi Min.
Is Paramaribo safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Suriname at Level 1. The national intentional-homicide rate is 6.5 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Paramaribo?
Roughly $1,900 per month for a remote worker, based on Suriname price levels (42% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Paramaribo in November?
In November Paramaribo averages a high of 33°C, a low of 25°C and about 81 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Paramaribo?
13 diplomatic missions, including Argentina (Embassy), Brazil (Embassy), China (Embassy), Cuba (Embassy), France (Embassy), Guyana (Embassy), India (Embassy), and Indonesia (Embassy).
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.