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Cost of living in Haiti compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Gourde (39元) | 49元 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 250 Gourde (20元) | 34元 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Gourde (39元) | 14元 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 136 Gourde (11元) | 15元 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (16元) | 15元 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (3.93元) | 8元 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (47元) | 60元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (24元) | 13元 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (12元) | 6元 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Gourde (8元) | 5.60元 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (24元) | 111元 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 100 Gourde (8元) | 7元 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Gourde (16元) | 11元 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 82% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 8,931元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 232,943 Gourde (18,317元) | 4,334元 | + 323% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,000 Gourde (472元) | 428元 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 5,203元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 30,000 Gourde (2,359元) | 3,294元 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (1,179元) | 264元 | + 346% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Gourde (786元) | 89元 | + 786% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 2,101元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 714元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 54元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Haiti is 96% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 522元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,000 Gourde (786元) | 278元 | + 183% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 628元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 658元 | - | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 141,996元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 7元 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,135 Gourde (89元) | 152元 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 129% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 29元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (786元) | 36元 | + 2100% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 281元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 46元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 39元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 10元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 14元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 56元 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Haiti is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 164元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 90元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 966元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 393元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 60元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 34元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,300元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.81元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 321元 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 21元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,192 prices entered by 521 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.07863
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Cost of living in Haiti is 43% more expensive than in China
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