Cost of living in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 11% more expensive than in Semarang (Indonesia)
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 10% cheaper than in Semarang (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Port-au-Prince | Semarang | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 765 Gourde (Rp 99,841) | Rp 43,764 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 376 Gourde (Rp 49,120) | Rp 43,180 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 267 Gourde (Rp 34,799) | Rp 29,715 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Gourde (Rp 16,239) | Rp 18,650 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 214 Gourde (Rp 27,904) | Rp 22,142 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 Gourde (Rp 17,757) | Rp 12,451 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 561 Gourde (Rp 73,256) | Rp 50,044 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 368 Gourde (Rp 47,969) | Rp 27,943 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 180 Gourde (Rp 23,440) | Rp 20,864 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 82 Gourde (Rp 10,724) | Rp 28,921 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 569 Gourde (Rp 74,219) | Rp 373,780 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 144 Gourde (Rp 18,738) | Rp 17,139 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 Gourde (Rp 7,892) | Rp 14,793 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 27% more expensive than in Semarang (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Port-au-Prince | Semarang | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 110,085 Gourde (Rp 14,365,622) | Rp 12,339,200 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 57,133 Gourde (Rp 7,455,652) | Rp 6,970,200 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 11,000 Gourde (Rp 1,435,453) | Rp 485,315 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 54,849 Gourde (Rp 7,157,495) | Rp 8,710,890 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,455 Gourde (Rp 3,191,208) | Rp 5,402,900 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,875 Gourde (Rp 636,167) | Rp 389,939 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,145 Gourde (Rp 540,937) | Rp 127,497 | + 324% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,375 Gourde (Rp 3,311,329) | Rp 8,724,730 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,950 Gourde (Rp 906,945) | Rp 3,251,220 | - 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,112 Gourde (Rp 145,170) | Rp 50,518 | + 187% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 66,111 | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 11% cheaper than in Semarang (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Port-au-Prince | Semarang | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,500 Gourde (Rp 456,735) | Rp 508,223 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,928 Gourde (Rp 382,091) | Rp 360,648 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Gourde (Rp 652,479) | Rp 827,324 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,000 Gourde (Rp 652,479) | Rp 1,246,220 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 34% cheaper than in Semarang (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Port-au-Prince | Semarang | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,304,000 Gourde (Rp 170,166,428) | Rp 538,914,000 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 87 Gourde (Rp 11,305) | Rp 7,415 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,728 Gourde (Rp 225,507) | Rp 214,366 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,059 Gourde (Rp 138,238) | Rp 59,820 | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 412% | |||
| Personal Care in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 412% more expensive than in Semarang (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Port-au-Prince | Semarang | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 550 Gourde (Rp 71,773) | Rp 17,387 | + 313% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (Rp 1,304,957) | Rp 95,660 | + 1264% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,750 Gourde (Rp 228,368) | Rp 212,535 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 600 Gourde (Rp 78,297) | Rp 53,342 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 318 Gourde (Rp 41,432) | Rp 22,163 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 380 Gourde (Rp 49,588) | Rp 16,273 | + 205% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 197 Gourde (Rp 25,664) | Rp 13,949 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 295 Gourde (Rp 38,496) | Rp 11,230 | + 243% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Gourde (Rp 130,496) | Rp 45,187 | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 10% more expensive than in Semarang (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Port-au-Prince | Semarang | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,878 Gourde (Rp 245,076) | Rp 202,059 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 88,953 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,572 Gourde (Rp 466,136) | Rp 329,155 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 414 Gourde (Rp 54,087) | Rp 94,322 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 193 Gourde (Rp 25,124) | Rp 28,491 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Gourde (Rp 26,099) | Rp 42,341 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde (Rp 6,524,786) | Rp 5,462,260 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.33 Gourde (Rp 696) | Rp 500 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,897 Gourde (Rp 378,003) | Rp 325,706 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 133 Gourde (Rp 17,399) | Rp 18,760 | - 7% | |
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TOTAL | + 11% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 05, 2022.
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