Cost of living in Haiti compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Gourde (Rp 67,646) | Rp 62,230 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 250 Gourde (Rp 33,823) | Rp 52,137 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 453 Gourde (Rp 61,323) | Rp 30,582 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (Rp 37,846) | Rp 18,388 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (Rp 27,058) | Rp 26,104 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (Rp 6,765) | Rp 14,341 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (Rp 81,175) | Rp 77,272 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (Rp 40,587) | Rp 38,806 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (Rp 20,294) | Rp 19,485 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (Rp 82,039) | Rp 32,212 | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (Rp 40,587) | Rp 339,997 | - 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (Rp 13,529) | Rp 15,796 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Gourde (Rp 27,058) | Rp 17,158 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (Rp 10,065,695) | Rp 10,152,500 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (Rp 7,170,455) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (Rp 1,705,770) | Rp 772,430 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 6,942,790 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (Rp 4,058,748) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (Rp 2,029,374) | Rp 502,555 | + 304% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (Rp 771,477) | Rp 285,184 | + 171% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,793,310 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (Rp 1,894,082) | Rp 2,765,630 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (Rp 122,709) | Rp 69,682 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (Rp 27,058) | Rp 51,169 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 655,076 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 457,119 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,076,740 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,007,380 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Haiti is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 490,945,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Rp 9,156 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 330,672 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 139% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 30,938 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (Rp 1,352,916) | Rp 82,186 | + 1546% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 280,243 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 38,725 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 26,962 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 34,072 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (Rp 27,058) | Rp 16,791 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 13,618 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 63,841 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Gourde (Rp 270,583) | Rp 184,270 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 105,975 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 1,041,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 413,601 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 152,100 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 44,543 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 59,628 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,860,790 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,635 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 597,783 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 24,831 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,140 prices entered by 160 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
135.292
IDR
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Cost of living in Haiti is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia
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