Cost of living in Haiti compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Gourde (₨1,309) | ₨441 | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 750 Gourde (₨1,309) | ₨682 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 453 Gourde (₨791) | ₨269 | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (₨488) | ₨115 | + 326% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (₨349) | ₨152 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (₨87) | ₨86 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (₨1,047) | ₨730 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (₨524) | ₨149 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (₨262) | ₨53 | + 398% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (₨1,058) | ₨304 | + 249% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (₨524) | ₨1,613 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (₨175) | ₨130 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Gourde (₨140) | ₨81 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (₨129,863) | ₨68,178 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (₨92,510) | ₨38,848 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (₨22,007) | ₨11,046 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨53,451 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (₨52,364) | ₨33,101 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (₨26,182) | ₨9,791 | + 167% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (₨9,953) | ₨2,408 | + 313% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨45,353 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (₨24,437) | ₨22,152 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (₨1,583) | ₨767 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (₨349) | ₨518 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨3,232 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨5,463 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨9,871 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨6,396 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,677,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde (₨93) | ₨106 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 Gourde (₨2,618) | ₨2,392 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 158% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 158% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨250 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (₨17,455) | ₨778 | + 2143% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,865 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨577 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨370 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨526 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (₨349) | ₨185 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨156 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨515 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Gourde (₨3,491) | ₨2,013 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,512 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,928 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,842 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨1,548 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨492 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨444 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨75,858 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨3,909 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨282 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,496 prices entered by 420 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haiti is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan
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