Cost of living in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 67% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
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Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 67% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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Port-au-Prince | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 765 Gourde (€5.29) | €19 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 376 Gourde (€2.60) | €11 | - 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 267 Gourde (€1.85) | €5.86 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Gourde (€0.86) | €1.68 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | 214 Gourde (€1.48) | €4.82 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 Gourde (€0.94) | €3.20 | - 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 561 Gourde (€3.88) | €6 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 368 Gourde (€2.54) | €2.23 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 180 Gourde (€1.24) | €1.78 | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 82 Gourde (€0.57) | €1.58 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 569 Gourde (€3.94) | €7 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 144 Gourde (€0.99) | €3.07 | - 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 Gourde (€0.42) | €2.31 | - 82% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 70% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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Port-au-Prince | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 110,085 Gourde (€762) | €2,824 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 57,133 Gourde (€395) | €2,103 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 11,000 Gourde (€76) | €287 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 54,849 Gourde (€380) | €1,707 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,455 Gourde (€169) | €1,322 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,875 Gourde (€34) | €186 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,145 Gourde (€29) | €42 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | 22,097 Gourde (€153) | €319 | - 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,950 Gourde (€48) | €186 | - 74% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,112 Gourde (€8) | €13 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €20 | - | |
Clothes | - 59% | |||
Clothes in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 59% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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Port-au-Prince | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,500 Gourde (€24) | €99 | - 76% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,928 Gourde (€20) | €32 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Gourde (€35) | €94 | - 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,000 Gourde (€35) | €113 | - 69% | |
Transportation | - 80% | |||
Transportation in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 80% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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Port-au-Prince | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,304,000 Gourde (€9,024) | €24,196 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 87 Gourde (€0.60) | €2.02 | - 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,728 Gourde (€12) | €89 | - 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,059 Gourde (€7) | €27 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | + 35% | |||
Personal Care in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 35% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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Port-au-Prince | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 550 Gourde (€3.81) | €4.74 | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (€69) | €13 | + 423% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,750 Gourde (€12) | €38 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 600 Gourde (€4.15) | €4.59 | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 318 Gourde (€2.20) | €4.04 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 380 Gourde (€2.63) | €4.18 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 197 Gourde (€1.36) | €2.01 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 295 Gourde (€2.04) | €2.20 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Gourde (€7) | €32 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 59% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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Port-au-Prince | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,878 Gourde (€13) | €49 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €26 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €124 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,572 Gourde (€25) | €75 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 414 Gourde (€2.87) | €14 | - 80% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 193 Gourde (€1.33) | €3.44 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Gourde (€1.38) | €5.45 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde (€346) | €613 | - 44% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.33 Gourde (€0.04) | €0.08 | - 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,897 Gourde (€20) | €47 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 133 Gourde (€0.92) | €9 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 67% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 197 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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