Cost of living in Haiti compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Gourde (¥551) | ¥1,041 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 250 Gourde (¥275) | ¥713 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 453 Gourde (¥499) | ¥467 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (¥308) | ¥215 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (¥220) | ¥287 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (¥55) | ¥484 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (¥661) | ¥1,246 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (¥330) | ¥610 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (¥165) | ¥381 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (¥668) | ¥267 | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (¥330) | ¥1,801 | - 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (¥110) | ¥223 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Gourde (¥220) | ¥242 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (¥81,958) | ¥193,680 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (¥58,384) | ¥112,128 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (¥13,889) | ¥15,296 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥127,930 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (¥33,048) | ¥84,445 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (¥16,524) | ¥11,742 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (¥6,282) | ¥3,714 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥37,069 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (¥15,422) | ¥10,892 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (¥999) | ¥749 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (¥220) | ¥1,906 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Haiti is 73% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,528 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Gourde (¥11,016) | ¥4,644 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥7,956 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,013 | - | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,936,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥143 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,135 Gourde (¥1,250) | ¥9,633 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 99% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,406 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (¥11,016) | ¥929 | + 1086% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥8,740 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥554 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥669 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥525 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (¥220) | ¥218 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥251 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,654 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Gourde (¥2,203) | ¥3,633 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,165 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥15,347 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥6,734 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥809 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥511 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥509 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥46,875 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥8,766 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥477 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,374 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haiti is 27% cheaper than in Japan
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