Cost of living in Haiti compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 60% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Gourde (R$ 22) | R$ 29 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 250 Gourde (R$ 11) | R$ 26 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 453 Gourde (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (R$ 13) | R$ 3.33 | + 278% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (R$ 2.25) | R$ 5.59 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (R$ 13) | R$ 5.98 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (R$ 7) | R$ 4.05 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (R$ 27) | R$ 4.54 | + 500% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (R$ 13) | R$ 40 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (R$ 4.50) | R$ 7 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Gourde (R$ 9) | R$ 3.34 | + 170% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (R$ 3,348) | R$ 3,249 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (R$ 2,385) | R$ 1,937 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (R$ 567) | R$ 571 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,055 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (R$ 1,350) | R$ 1,331 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (R$ 675) | R$ 347 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (R$ 257) | R$ 78 | + 227% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,529 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (R$ 630) | R$ 428 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (R$ 41) | R$ 23 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (R$ 9) | R$ 16 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Haiti is 86% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 199 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Gourde (R$ 450) | R$ 168 | + 168% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 308 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 242 | - | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 38% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 88,832 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R$ 4.35 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,135 Gourde (R$ 51) | R$ 211 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 111% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (R$ 450) | R$ 43 | + 952% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 241 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (R$ 9) | R$ 5.31 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 3.69 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 37 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Gourde (R$ 90) | R$ 101 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 51 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 177 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 9 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,791 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 114 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| 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 12,399 prices entered by 1,228 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haiti is 11% more expensive than in Brazil
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