Cost of living in Haiti compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Haiti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Gourde (Rp 95,118) | Rp 62,394 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 750 Gourde (Rp 95,118) | Rp 60,225 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 110 Gourde (Rp 13,980) | Rp 32,593 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (Rp 35,477) | Rp 24,589 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (Rp 25,365) | Rp 31,337 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (Rp 6,341) | Rp 14,750 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (Rp 76,094) | Rp 72,901 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (Rp 38,047) | Rp 45,403 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (Rp 19,024) | Rp 22,376 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (Rp 76,904) | Rp 32,966 | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (Rp 38,047) | Rp 344,694 | - 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (Rp 12,682) | Rp 18,943 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Gourde (Rp 10,146) | Rp 15,178 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Haiti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (Rp 9,435,703) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (Rp 6,721,670) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (Rp 1,599,009) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 7,387,200 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (Rp 3,804,719) | Rp 4,597,950 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (Rp 1,902,359) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (Rp 723,192) | Rp 378,883 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Gourde (Rp 2,536,479) | Rp 3,205,730 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (Rp 1,775,535) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (Rp 115,029) | Rp 91,402 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (Rp 25,365) | Rp 83,441 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Haiti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 651,126 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 458,661 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,449,070 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,296,520 | - | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Haiti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 504,781,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde (Rp 6,734) | Rp 12,092 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 Gourde (Rp 190,236) | Rp 199,904 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 96% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Haiti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 22,456 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (Rp 1,268,240) | Rp 96,147 | + 1219% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 264,826 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 66,604 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 26,592 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 33,023 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (Rp 25,365) | Rp 27,953 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 21,349 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 84,361 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Haiti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 261,890 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 96,262 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 397,663 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Gourde (Rp 63,412) | Rp 149,637 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 38,785 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 50,891 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde (Rp 6,341,198) | Rp 6,922,760 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 433,566 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Gourde (Rp 41,398) | Rp 43,715 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 368 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haiti is about the same as in Indonesia
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