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 (¥856) | ¥1,145 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 750 Gourde (¥856) | ¥719 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 110 Gourde (¥126) | ¥437 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (¥319) | ¥211 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (¥228) | ¥282 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (¥57) | ¥815 | - 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (¥685) | ¥951 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (¥342) | ¥984 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (¥171) | ¥421 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (¥692) | ¥268 | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (¥342) | ¥1,770 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (¥114) | ¥217 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Gourde (¥91) | ¥225 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Haiti | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (¥84,933) | ¥194,768 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (¥60,503) | ¥126,641 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (¥14,393) | ¥21,178 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥142,258 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (¥34,247) | ¥80,836 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (¥17,124) | ¥13,643 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (¥6,510) | ¥3,988 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Gourde (¥22,831) | ¥59,521 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (¥15,982) | ¥17,809 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (¥1,035) | ¥665 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (¥228) | ¥2,700 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Haiti | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥7,941 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,162 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥7,471 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥15,388 | - | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 73% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Haiti | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,576,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde (¥61) | ¥161 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 Gourde (¥1,712) | ¥16,725 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 101% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Haiti | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,370 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (¥11,416) | ¥1,955 | + 484% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,523 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥2,205 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥648 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥409 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (¥228) | ¥143 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥184 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥3,583 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Haiti | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥4,280 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,593 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥6,242 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Gourde (¥571) | ¥1,034 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥533 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥526 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde (¥57,078) | ¥58,872 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥11,178 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥554 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 611 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
1.142
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Cost of living in Haiti is 35% cheaper than in Japan
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