There is a mentality problem in Suriname of pricing any kind of rent way too high and usually in foreign currencies. The inflation hasn't been good for this mentality either. And not just rent prices. Surinamers sometimes try to sell of really old things for almost new model amounts. I saw a post on Facebook last month where someone was trying to sell one of those old classic fat tv's for SRD 1000. 😂

Living is becoming more expensive here as well. In the past someone in their twenties could buy property and start building a house, but now if it weren't for my parent's and parent's in law supporting me and my partner, we would not be able to live in our own home.

Not every seller or landlord is bad on out for money of course, but they are hard to find nowadays.

This is why it's nice to escape these thoughts every now and then and immerse yourself in nature with a group of friends and or family. :)