Cost of living in Haiti compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Haiti | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Gourde (Taka 698) | Taka 267 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 750 Gourde (Taka 698) | Taka 546 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 110 Gourde (Taka 103) | Taka 218 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (Taka 260) | Taka 92 | + 184% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (Taka 186) | Taka 154 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (Taka 47) | Taka 88 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (Taka 559) | Taka 475 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (Taka 279) | Taka 305 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (Taka 140) | Taka 56 | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (Taka 565) | Taka 407 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (Taka 279) | Taka 1,595 | - 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (Taka 93) | Taka 137 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Gourde (Taka 74) | Taka 76 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Haiti | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (Taka 69,271) | Taka 38,619 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (Taka 49,346) | Taka 21,828 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (Taka 11,739) | Taka 5,017 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 25,126 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (Taka 27,932) | Taka 15,134 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (Taka 13,966) | Taka 10,000 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (Taka 5,309) | Taka 1,380 | + 285% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Gourde (Taka 18,621) | Taka 44,973 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (Taka 13,035) | Taka 9,570 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (Taka 844) | Taka 533 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (Taka 186) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Haiti | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,114 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,450 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,870 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,397 | - | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 23% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Haiti | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,757,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde (Taka 49) | Taka 109 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 Gourde (Taka 1,397) | Taka 2,433 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Haiti | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 836 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (Taka 9,311) | Taka 682 | + 1265% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 360 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 411 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 625 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (Taka 186) | Taka 102 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 129 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 380 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Haiti | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 1,745 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 1,011 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 3,597 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Gourde (Taka 466) | Taka 1,519 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 253 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 580 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde (Taka 46,553) | Taka 35,756 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 2,307 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Gourde (Taka 304) | Taka 327 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 366 prices entered by 201 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haiti is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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