Cost of living in Haiti compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Haiti | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Gourde (₨495) | ₨408 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 750 Gourde (₨495) | ₨356 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 110 Gourde (₨73) | ₨174 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (₨184) | ₨62 | + 197% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (₨132) | ₨99 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (₨33) | ₨43 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (₨396) | ₨269 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (₨198) | ₨200 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (₨99) | ₨41 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (₨400) | ₨176 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (₨198) | ₨974 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (₨66) | ₨95 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Gourde (₨53) | ₨43 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Haiti | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (₨49,069) | ₨46,050 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (₨34,955) | ₨28,558 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (₨8,315) | ₨5,103 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨30,927 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (₨19,786) | ₨19,243 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (₨9,893) | ₨6,210 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (₨3,761) | ₨766 | + 391% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Gourde (₨13,191) | ₨27,217 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (₨9,233) | ₨11,683 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (₨598) | ₨504 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (₨132) | ₨1,118 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in India | ||||
| Haiti | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,570 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,685 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,094 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,952 | - | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 24% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Haiti | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,835,220 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde (₨35) | ₨104 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 Gourde (₨989) | ₨1,541 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 102% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Haiti | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨107 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (₨6,595) | ₨299 | + 2106% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,117 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨374 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨235 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨274 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (₨132) | ₨181 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨96 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨319 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is 6% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Haiti | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,483 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨623 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,571 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨2,177 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Gourde (₨330) | ₨907 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨236 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨200 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde (₨32,977) | ₨41,395 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.89 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,826 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Gourde (₨215) | ₨280 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,532 prices entered by 623 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haiti is 9% more expensive than in India
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