Cost of living in Haiti compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Haiti | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Gourde (¥838) | ¥1,035 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 750 Gourde (¥838) | ¥820 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 110 Gourde (¥123) | ¥618 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (¥312) | ¥237 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (¥223) | ¥335 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (¥56) | ¥439 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (¥670) | ¥1,195 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (¥335) | ¥822 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (¥168) | ¥509 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (¥677) | ¥312 | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (¥335) | ¥1,267 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (¥112) | ¥276 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Gourde (¥89) | ¥293 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Haiti | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (¥83,094) | ¥365,082 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (¥59,193) | ¥197,811 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (¥14,081) | ¥19,132 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥145,654 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (¥33,506) | ¥106,059 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (¥16,753) | ¥8,349 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (¥6,369) | ¥4,448 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Gourde (¥22,337) | ¥74,559 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (¥15,636) | ¥25,414 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (¥1,013) | ¥1,338 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (¥223) | ¥2,815 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Haiti | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥9,315 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,103 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,686 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,189 | - | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Haiti | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥3,060,780 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde (¥59) | ¥169 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 Gourde (¥1,675) | ¥8,198 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 67% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Haiti | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥2,133 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (¥11,169) | ¥2,551 | + 338% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,337 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥930 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥622 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (¥223) | ¥224 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥188 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥4,604 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Haiti | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥4,908 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,881 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥8,269 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Gourde (¥558) | ¥1,244 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥547 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥674 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde (¥55,843) | ¥51,659 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥9,530 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Gourde (¥365) | ¥613 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 277 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haiti is 29% cheaper than in Japan
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