Cost of living in Haiti compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Haiti | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Gourde (₨438) | ₨375 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 750 Gourde (₨438) | ₨318 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 110 Gourde (₨64) | ₨166 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (₨163) | ₨58 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (₨117) | ₨90 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (₨29) | ₨39 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (₨350) | ₨238 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (₨175) | ₨154 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (₨88) | ₨31 | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (₨354) | ₨170 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (₨175) | ₨771 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (₨58) | ₨89 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Gourde (₨47) | ₨38 | + 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 (₨43,416) | ₨40,749 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (₨30,928) | ₨24,407 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (₨7,357) | ₨5,174 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨24,775 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (₨17,506) | ₨15,144 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (₨8,753) | ₨5,976 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (₨3,328) | ₨665 | + 400% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Gourde (₨11,671) | ₨30,250 | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (₨8,170) | ₨11,999 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (₨529) | ₨535 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (₨117) | ₨428 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in India | ||||
| Haiti | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,524 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,729 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,298 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,255 | - | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 20% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Haiti | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,331,740 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde (₨31) | ₨105 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 Gourde (₨875) | ₨1,081 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 106% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Haiti | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨141 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (₨5,835) | ₨276 | + 2017% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨905 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨396 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨223 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨281 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (₨117) | ₨167 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨98 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨306 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is 10% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Haiti | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,449 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨600 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,479 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,867 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Gourde (₨292) | ₨756 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨220 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨182 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde (₨29,177) | ₨51,617 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.39 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,612 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Gourde (₨190) | ₨271 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,794 prices entered by 1,232 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Haiti is 10% more expensive than in India
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