Cost of living in Haiti compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 39% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Haiti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Gourde (9,228 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 750 Gourde (9,228 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 110 Gourde (1,356 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (3,442 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 185% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (2,461 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (615 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (7,383 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (3,691 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (1,846 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (7,461 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 619% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (3,691 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (1,230 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Gourde (984 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Haiti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (915,432 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (652,122 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (155,132 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 844,148 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (369,126 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (184,563 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (70,163 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Gourde (246,084 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (172,259 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (11,160 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 409% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (2,461 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Haiti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 17,024 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 15,682 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 45,968 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 50,000 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Haiti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde (653 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 Gourde (18,456 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Haiti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 4,044 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (123,042 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 6860% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 17,619 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 4,474 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,749 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 3,834 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (2,461 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 1,338 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 3,631 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Haiti | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 43,872 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 11,069 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 42,055 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Gourde (6,152 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 3,331 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 1,421 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde (615,209 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 34,159 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Gourde (4,016 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 226 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haiti is about the same as in Nigeria
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