-
Entertainment: There are several places in Paramaribo where you can relax and have a good time with friends.
-
Walkability: Unfortunately, hiking through the city is not comfortable. It is much better to use motor transport to move.
-
Quality of life: Paramaribo performs above average in subjective well-being, jobs and wages, income and well-being, health, social connections, environmental quality, education and skills, work and leisure balance, housing and personal safety.
-
Nightlife: At the same time, the level of quality of services provided in most of these establishments is significantly high.
-
English: The locals speak excellent English, the only thing that you may notice is not always accurate pronunciation, because the phonetic system of their language is different from English.
-
Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic in Paramaribo is extremely difficult.
- Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Paramaribo has very low salaries as low as $500 a month.
- Expenses: The average monthly expenses of the average Paramaribo resident is pretty low and around $700.
-
Free WiFi: Free wi-fi is available in almost all hotels, but its speed raises many questions. In cafes and restaurants, you sometimes have to pay for an Internet connection.
-
Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.
-
Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Paramaribo.
- Safety: Unfortunately, the situation is not calm, the level of security is extremely low.
-
Education: Secondary and higher education institutions provide a very mediocre level of knowledge, which indicates the need to reform them and introduce new, more effective programs and trained teachers in Paramaribo.
-
LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Paramaribo are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.
-
Fits for families: Unfortunately, Paramaribo does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.
- Internet: Slow-moving Internet in Paramaribo can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
-
Startup friendly: In the past few years, startups have gained high popularity, increasing the flow of money invested.
-
Female friendly: Women are still not only dependent on the will of men, but also systematically continue to be subjected to humiliation and discrimination on the basis of gender.
-
Friendliness to outsiders: The attitude towards foreigners is often open and friendly, but not overly intrusive.
