Cost of living in Haiti compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Haiti | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Gourde (46元) | 43元 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 750 Gourde (46元) | 37元 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 110 Gourde (7元) | 17元 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (17元) | 14元 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (12元) | 16元 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (3.04元) | 9元 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (36元) | 48元 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (18元) | 13元 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (9元) | 6元 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (37元) | 7元 | + 449% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (18元) | 97元 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (6元) | 9元 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Gourde (4.86元) | 13元 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Haiti | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (4,522元) | 13,898元 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (3,221元) | 8,379元 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (766元) | 462元 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 6,525元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (1,823元) | 4,376元 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (912元) | 516元 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (347元) | 140元 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Gourde (1,215元) | 1,829元 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (851元) | 546元 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (55元) | 50元 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (12元) | 66元 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in China | ||||
| Haiti | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 511元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 288元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 654元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 844元 | - | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Haiti | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 148,501元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde (3.23元) | 8元 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 Gourde (91元) | 206元 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 109% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Haiti | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 28元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (608元) | 27元 | + 2154% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 386元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 19元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 44元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (12元) | 21元 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 16元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 82元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is about the same as in China | ||||
| Haiti | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 260元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 122元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 319元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Gourde (30元) | 90元 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 31元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 19元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde (3,039元) | 2,968元 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 410元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 38元 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,164 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.06077
CNY
/
HTG
Cost of living in Haiti is 8% cheaper than in China
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