Cost of living in Haiti compared to Mexico
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Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Haiti is 48% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Haiti | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Gourde (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 307 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 750 Gourde (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 160 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 110 Gourde (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 70 | - 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 28 | + 28% | |
12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 47 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 30 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 94 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 50 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 35 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 30 | + 158% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 280 | - 86% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 36 | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Gourde (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 25 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Haiti is 19% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Haiti | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (Mex$ 9,474) | Mex$ 22,547 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (Mex$ 6,749) | Mex$ 11,524 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (Mex$ 1,605) | Mex$ 1,261 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 13,624 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (Mex$ 3,820) | Mex$ 7,661 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (Mex$ 1,910) | Mex$ 888 | + 115% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (Mex$ 726) | Mex$ 432 | + 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Gourde (Mex$ 2,547) | Mex$ 6,272 | - 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (Mex$ 1,783) | Mex$ 2,714 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 115 | + 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 119 | - 79% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Haiti | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 979 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 692 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,751 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,375 | - | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Haiti is 42% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Haiti | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 375,809 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 23 | - 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 Gourde (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 583 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | + 77% | |||
Personal Care in Haiti is 77% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Haiti | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 93 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (Mex$ 1,273) | Mex$ 218 | + 484% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 696 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 63 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 69 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 35 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 34 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 260 | - | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Haiti is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Haiti | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 396 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 164 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 829 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 904 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Gourde (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 179 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 81 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 49 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde (Mex$ 6,367) | Mex$ 11,173 | - 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.44 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 888 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Gourde (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 74 | - 44% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,497 prices entered by 842 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haiti is 26% cheaper than in Mexico
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