Cost of living in Haiti compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Haiti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Gourde (Rp 79,536) | Rp 45,378 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 750 Gourde (Rp 79,536) | Rp 54,330 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 110 Gourde (Rp 11,690) | Rp 27,591 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (Rp 29,665) | Rp 19,722 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (Rp 21,209) | Rp 26,707 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (Rp 5,302) | Rp 18,501 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (Rp 63,628) | Rp 56,542 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (Rp 31,814) | Rp 42,973 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (Rp 15,907) | Rp 22,558 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (Rp 64,305) | Rp 34,959 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (Rp 31,814) | Rp 337,317 | - 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (Rp 10,605) | Rp 20,426 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Gourde (Rp 8,484) | Rp 17,971 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Haiti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (Rp 7,889,934) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (Rp 5,620,517) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (Rp 1,337,057) | Rp 496,641 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 7,338,660 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (Rp 3,181,425) | Rp 4,109,450 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (Rp 1,590,712) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (Rp 604,718) | Rp 400,530 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Gourde (Rp 2,120,950) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (Rp 1,484,665) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (Rp 96,185) | Rp 43,866 | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (Rp 21,209) | Rp 71,573 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Haiti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 624,572 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 439,901 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,212,520 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,298,040 | - | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Haiti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 535,705,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde (Rp 5,631) | Rp 11,904 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 Gourde (Rp 159,071) | Rp 150,291 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 88% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Haiti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 36,367 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (Rp 1,060,475) | Rp 60,467 | + 1654% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 313,421 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 130,123 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 19,595 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 34,558 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (Rp 21,209) | Rp 30,035 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 15,580 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 88,350 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Haiti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 216,012 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,481 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 383,761 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Gourde (Rp 53,024) | Rp 162,937 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 36,298 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 40,791 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde (Rp 5,302,375) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 496,553 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Gourde (Rp 34,616) | Rp 35,528 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 643 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haiti is about the same as in Indonesia
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