Cost of living in Haiti compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 103% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Haiti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Gourde (₨1,305) | ₨520 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 750 Gourde (₨1,305) | ₨735 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 110 Gourde (₨192) | ₨215 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (₨487) | ₨118 | + 313% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (₨348) | ₨171 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (₨87) | ₨102 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (₨1,044) | ₨658 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (₨522) | ₨191 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (₨261) | ₨49 | + 435% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (₨1,055) | ₨220 | + 379% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (₨522) | ₨2,141 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (₨174) | ₨173 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Gourde (₨139) | ₨75 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Haiti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (₨129,421) | ₨62,047 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (₨92,195) | ₨41,741 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (₨21,932) | ₨12,734 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨51,003 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (₨52,186) | ₨40,597 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (₨26,093) | ₨10,342 | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (₨9,919) | ₨2,215 | + 348% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Gourde (₨34,791) | ₨48,051 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (₨24,353) | ₨18,356 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (₨1,578) | ₨851 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (₨348) | ₨804 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Haiti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨3,685 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨7,400 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨17,451 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨9,264 | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 5% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Haiti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨5,127,630 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde (₨92) | ₨146 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 Gourde (₨2,609) | ₨2,605 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Haiti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨237 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (₨17,395) | ₨572 | + 2943% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,768 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨1,267 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨575 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨371 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (₨348) | ₨352 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨116 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨681 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Haiti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,553 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,186 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,403 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨4,127 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Gourde (₨870) | ₨356 | + 144% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨461 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨513 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde (₨86,976) | ₨68,038 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨3,768 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨249 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 893 prices entered by 315 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haiti is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan
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