Cost of living in Haiti compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Haiti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Gourde (₨1,542) | ₨851 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 750 Gourde (₨1,542) | ₨952 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 110 Gourde (₨227) | ₨348 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (₨575) | ₨169 | + 240% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (₨411) | ₨282 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (₨103) | ₨252 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (₨1,234) | ₨1,139 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (₨617) | ₨290 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (₨308) | ₨122 | + 152% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (₨1,247) | ₨549 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (₨617) | ₨2,949 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (₨206) | ₨289 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Gourde (₨165) | ₨191 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Haiti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (₨153,007) | ₨118,562 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (₨108,997) | ₨73,692 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (₨25,929) | ₨23,696 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨59,994 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (₨61,696) | ₨50,948 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (₨30,848) | ₨20,196 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (₨11,727) | ₨2,076 | + 465% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Gourde (₨41,131) | ₨71,670 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (₨28,792) | ₨22,629 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (₨1,865) | ₨1,673 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (₨411) | ₨1,564 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Haiti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨3,426 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨6,254 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨13,199 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨8,569 | - | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 19% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Haiti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨4,456,060 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde (₨109) | ₨270 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 Gourde (₨3,085) | ₨4,626 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Haiti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨1,015 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (₨20,565) | ₨1,391 | + 1379% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,667 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨521 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨922 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨736 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (₨411) | ₨249 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨242 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨860 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Haiti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨3,545 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨2,089 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨7,109 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Gourde (₨1,028) | ₨880 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨669 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨1,106 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde (₨102,827) | ₨119,622 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.79 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨3,764 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Gourde (₨671) | ₨415 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,757 prices entered by 458 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haiti is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan
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