Cost of living in Haiti compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Gourde (56元) | 56元 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 750 Gourde (56元) | 37元 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 453 Gourde (34元) | 16元 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (21元) | 13元 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (15元) | 14元 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (3.76元) | 8元 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (45元) | 56元 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (23元) | 13元 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (11元) | 7元 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (46元) | 6元 | + 648% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (23元) | 119元 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (8元) | 9元 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Gourde (6元) | 10元 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (5,591元) | 7,672元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (3,983元) | 4,517元 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (947元) | 412元 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 7,031元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (2,254元) | 4,064元 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (1,127元) | 279元 | + 305% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (429元) | 88元 | + 387% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 2,091元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (1,052元) | 619元 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (68元) | 43元 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (15元) | 41元 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 415元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 211元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 590元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 663元 | - | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 159,594元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde (3.99元) | 6元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 Gourde (113元) | 176元 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 154% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 154% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 30元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (751元) | 36元 | + 1998% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 440元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 35元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (15元) | 10元 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 11元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 80元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Gourde (150元) | 206元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 97元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 743元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 429元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 67元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 35元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 32元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,535元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.68元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 481元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 23元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,936 prices entered by 208 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.07515
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Cost of living in Haiti is 20% more expensive than in China
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