Cost of living in Haiti compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Gourde (Rp 121,779) | Rp 48,150 | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 750 Gourde (Rp 121,779) | Rp 54,894 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 453 Gourde (Rp 73,597) | Rp 30,099 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (Rp 45,421) | Rp 20,570 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (Rp 32,474) | Rp 25,479 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (Rp 8,119) | Rp 16,222 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (Rp 97,423) | Rp 59,701 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (Rp 48,712) | Rp 37,956 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (Rp 24,356) | Rp 19,374 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (Rp 98,460) | Rp 34,923 | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (Rp 48,712) | Rp 356,233 | - 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (Rp 16,237) | Rp 19,537 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Gourde (Rp 12,990) | Rp 19,724 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (Rp 12,080,498) | Rp 17,274,900 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (Rp 8,605,731) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (Rp 2,047,206) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 6,604,130 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (Rp 4,871,168) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (Rp 2,435,584) | Rp 813,523 | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (Rp 925,900) | Rp 354,270 | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,471,440 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (Rp 2,273,212) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (Rp 147,272) | Rp 60,481 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (Rp 32,474) | Rp 67,068 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 655,630 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 423,397 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,205,370 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,178,320 | - | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 479,902,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde (Rp 8,622) | Rp 8,988 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 Gourde (Rp 243,558) | Rp 237,123 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 154% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 154% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 23,300 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (Rp 1,623,723) | Rp 87,183 | + 1762% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 254,843 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 49,080 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 19,454 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 36,205 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (Rp 32,474) | Rp 18,007 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 11,130 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 86,706 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Gourde (Rp 324,745) | Rp 166,095 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,958 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 520,784 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 388,033 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 111,803 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 35,619 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 47,498 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 9,239,130 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,799 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 579,157 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 28,887 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 952 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haiti is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia
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