Cost of living in Haiti compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 101% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Gourde (₨762) | ₨577 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 250 Gourde (₨381) | ₨658 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 453 Gourde (₨691) | ₨249 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (₨426) | ₨108 | + 294% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (₨305) | ₨120 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (₨76) | ₨96 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (₨914) | ₨526 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (₨457) | ₨176 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (₨229) | ₨44 | + 416% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (₨924) | ₨344 | + 168% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (₨457) | ₨1,632 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (₨152) | ₨126 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Gourde (₨305) | ₨57 | + 433% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (₨113,343) | ₨60,758 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (₨80,741) | ₨35,785 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (₨19,207) | ₨9,753 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨53,937 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (₨45,703) | ₨30,998 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (₨22,851) | ₨7,631 | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (₨8,687) | ₨2,510 | + 246% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨40,341 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (₨21,328) | ₨12,473 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (₨1,382) | ₨609 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (₨305) | ₨649 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,518 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨3,757 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,430 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,127 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Haiti is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,319,940 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨115 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,310 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 147% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨235 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (₨15,234) | ₨426 | + 3478% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,378 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨435 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨332 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨311 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (₨305) | ₨207 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨138 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨434 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Gourde (₨3,047) | ₨1,566 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,256 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,430 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,673 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨792 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨348 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨516 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨50,116 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨4,335 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨215 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,990 prices entered by 469 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haiti is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan
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