Cost of living in Haiti compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 32% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Haiti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Gourde (2,462 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 750 Gourde (2,462 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 110 Gourde (362 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (918 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (656 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (164 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (1,969 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (985 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (492 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (1,990 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 290% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (985 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (328 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Gourde (263 ₦) | 615 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 44% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Haiti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (244,218 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (173,972 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (41,386 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 441,651 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (98,475 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (49,237 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (18,718 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Gourde (65,650 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (45,955 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (2,977 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (656 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Haiti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 8,462 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 12,300 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 28,695 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 29,497 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 42% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Haiti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 8,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde (174 ₦) | 256 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 Gourde (4,924 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 95% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Haiti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 383 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (32,825 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 1915% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 19,489 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,247 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 835 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,660 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (656 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 663 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,692 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Haiti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 8,546 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 6,169 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 17,024 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Gourde (1,641 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,074 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 500 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde (164,125 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 20,543 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Gourde (1,071 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 334 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haiti is 28% cheaper than in Nigeria
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