Cost of living in Haiti compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Haiti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Gourde (Rp 99,165) | Rp 61,205 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 750 Gourde (Rp 99,165) | Rp 50,520 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 110 Gourde (Rp 14,575) | Rp 29,046 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (Rp 36,986) | Rp 20,601 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (Rp 26,444) | Rp 23,048 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (Rp 6,611) | Rp 14,630 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (Rp 79,332) | Rp 66,405 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (Rp 39,666) | Rp 43,134 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (Rp 19,833) | Rp 18,263 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (Rp 80,176) | Rp 34,771 | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (Rp 39,666) | Rp 406,659 | - 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (Rp 13,222) | Rp 17,291 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Gourde (Rp 10,578) | Rp 16,247 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Haiti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (Rp 9,837,185) | Rp 11,852,300 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (Rp 7,007,672) | Rp 6,870,050 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (Rp 1,667,046) | Rp 801,210 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 6,489,080 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (Rp 3,966,607) | Rp 3,134,800 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (Rp 1,983,303) | Rp 505,106 | + 293% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (Rp 753,963) | Rp 237,062 | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Gourde (Rp 2,644,405) | Rp 3,563,720 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (Rp 1,851,083) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (Rp 119,924) | Rp 57,323 | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (Rp 26,444) | Rp 95,242 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Haiti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 648,513 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 480,172 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,195,760 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,102,700 | - | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Haiti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 458,595,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde (Rp 7,021) | Rp 8,601 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 Gourde (Rp 198,330) | Rp 419,026 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 126% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Haiti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 22,598 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (Rp 1,322,202) | Rp 89,583 | + 1376% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 204,790 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 108,192 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 22,334 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 30,094 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (Rp 26,444) | Rp 22,886 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 11,284 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 59,008 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Haiti | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 261,585 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 99,216 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 573,242 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Gourde (Rp 66,110) | Rp 159,890 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 37,239 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 65,361 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde (Rp 6,611,011) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,849 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 509,555 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 32,683 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 453 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haiti is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia
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