Cost of living in Haiti compared to Brazil
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Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Haiti is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Haiti | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Gourde (R$ 33) | R$ 30 | + 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 750 Gourde (R$ 33) | R$ 31 | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 110 Gourde (R$ 4.85) | R$ 10 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (R$ 12) | R$ 4.39 | + 180% | |
12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (R$ 2.20) | R$ 7 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (R$ 26) | R$ 20 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (R$ 7) | R$ 4.83 | + 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (R$ 27) | R$ 5.69 | + 369% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (R$ 13) | R$ 42 | - 69% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (R$ 4.40) | R$ 8 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Gourde (R$ 3.52) | R$ 3.82 | - 8% | |
Housing | + 35% | |||
Housing in Haiti is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Haiti | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (R$ 3,274) | R$ 2,814 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (R$ 2,332) | R$ 2,001 | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (R$ 555) | R$ 569 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,236 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (R$ 1,320) | R$ 1,472 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (R$ 660) | R$ 404 | + 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (R$ 251) | R$ 84 | + 198% | |
40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Gourde (R$ 880) | R$ 2,006 | - 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (R$ 616) | R$ 586 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (R$ 40) | R$ 26 | + 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (R$ 9) | R$ 19 | - 53% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Haiti | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 244 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 349 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 266 | - | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Haiti is 47% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Haiti | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 98,696 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde (R$ 2.34) | R$ 7 | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 Gourde (R$ 66) | R$ 222 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | + 113% | |||
Personal Care in Haiti is 113% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Haiti | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (R$ 440) | R$ 52 | + 752% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 244 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 4.57 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 48 | - | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Haiti is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Haiti | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 92 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 53 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 189 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 189 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Gourde (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 12 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde (R$ 2,200) | R$ 3,925 | - 44% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 122 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 12 | - | |
TOTAL | + 8% |

These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haiti is 8% more expensive than in Brazil
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