Cost of living in Haiti compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Gourde (¥701) | ¥941 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 250 Gourde (¥351) | ¥695 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 453 Gourde (¥636) | ¥426 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (¥392) | ¥203 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (¥280) | ¥244 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (¥70) | ¥653 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (¥841) | ¥888 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (¥421) | ¥792 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (¥210) | ¥389 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (¥850) | ¥306 | + 178% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (¥421) | ¥1,351 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (¥140) | ¥185 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Gourde (¥280) | ¥246 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (¥104,343) | ¥295,978 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (¥74,331) | ¥169,167 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (¥17,682) | ¥25,258 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥144,655 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (¥42,074) | ¥80,593 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (¥21,037) | ¥13,235 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (¥7,997) | ¥4,060 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥55,604 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (¥19,635) | ¥10,692 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (¥1,272) | ¥778 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (¥280) | ¥2,599 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,849 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,780 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,249 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,511 | - | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,585,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde (¥74) | ¥135 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,445 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 146% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,225 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (¥14,025) | ¥1,626 | + 763% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,148 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥812 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥655 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥501 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (¥280) | ¥170 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥229 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,983 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Gourde (¥2,805) | ¥3,633 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,657 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,969 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥6,422 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,122 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥445 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥556 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥52,544 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥40 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥9,497 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥525 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 733 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haiti is 7% cheaper than in Japan
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