Cost of living in Haiti compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Haiti | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Gourde (41元) | 46元 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 750 Gourde (41元) | 40元 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 110 Gourde (5.98元) | 15元 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (15元) | 17元 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (11元) | 18元 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (2.71元) | 10元 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (33元) | 61元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (16元) | 15元 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (8元) | 6元 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (33元) | 6元 | + 423% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (16元) | 115元 | - 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (5.43元) | 9元 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Gourde (4.34元) | 15元 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Haiti | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (4,038元) | 13,414元 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (2,877元) | 7,729元 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (684元) | 476元 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 7,125元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (1,628元) | 4,255元 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (814元) | 271元 | + 201% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (309元) | 110元 | + 181% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Gourde (1,086元) | 1,360元 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (760元) | 571元 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (49元) | 34元 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (11元) | 49元 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in China | ||||
| Haiti | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 514元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 255元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 618元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 837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 | - | 159,882元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde (2.88元) | 9元 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 Gourde (81元) | 197元 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 102% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Haiti | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 39元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (543元) | 26元 | + 2005% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 346元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 52元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 41元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 35元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (11元) | 12元 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 14元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 77元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is about the same as in China | ||||
| Haiti | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 249元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 110元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,484元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 397元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Gourde (27元) | 74元 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 30元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 15元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde (2,714元) | 2,549元 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.23元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 428元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Gourde (18元) | 23元 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,456 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.05428
CNY
/
HTG
Cost of living in Haiti is 18% cheaper than in China
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