Cost of living in Haiti compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Haiti | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Gourde (¥744) | ¥1,025 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 750 Gourde (¥744) | ¥723 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 110 Gourde (¥109) | ¥519 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (¥278) | ¥197 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (¥198) | ¥316 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (¥50) | ¥629 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (¥595) | ¥962 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (¥298) | ¥902 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (¥149) | ¥574 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (¥602) | ¥285 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (¥298) | ¥1,208 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (¥99) | ¥184 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Gourde (¥79) | ¥206 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Haiti | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (¥73,836) | ¥326,267 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (¥52,598) | ¥171,772 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (¥12,513) | ¥28,488 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥157,603 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (¥29,773) | ¥82,713 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (¥14,886) | ¥24,082 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (¥5,659) | ¥4,699 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Gourde (¥19,848) | ¥47,482 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (¥13,894) | ¥32,093 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (¥900) | ¥1,313 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (¥198) | ¥1,878 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Haiti | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,136 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,199 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,989 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,588 | - | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Haiti | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,700,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde (¥53) | ¥165 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 Gourde (¥1,489) | ¥10,143 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 68% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Haiti | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥2,497 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (¥9,924) | ¥1,967 | + 404% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,380 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥650 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥938 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥702 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (¥198) | ¥218 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥216 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥3,927 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Haiti | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥4,141 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,600 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥5,993 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Gourde (¥496) | ¥984 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥472 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥575 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde (¥49,621) | ¥101,122 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥9,280 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Gourde (¥324) | ¥592 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 759 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haiti is 40% cheaper than in Japan
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