Cost of living in Haiti compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Haiti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Gourde (₨1,604) | ₨802 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 750 Gourde (₨1,604) | ₨1,160 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 110 Gourde (₨236) | ₨585 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde (₨598) | ₨227 | + 164% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (₨428) | ₨309 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (₨107) | ₨158 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (₨1,283) | ₨977 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (₨642) | ₨266 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (₨321) | ₨103 | + 213% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde (₨1,297) | ₨630 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (₨642) | ₨2,642 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde (₨214) | ₨243 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Gourde (₨171) | ₨146 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Haiti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde (₨159,114) | ₨93,306 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde (₨113,347) | ₨55,839 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde (₨26,964) | ₨20,080 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨79,128 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde (₨64,159) | ₨39,248 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (₨32,079) | ₨16,807 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde (₨12,195) | ₨2,605 | + 368% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Gourde (₨42,773) | ₨61,383 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde (₨29,941) | ₨29,384 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde (₨1,940) | ₨1,214 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde (₨428) | ₨2,976 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Haiti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨4,498 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨9,724 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,486 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨13,517 | - | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 14% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Haiti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,800,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde (₨114) | ₨272 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 Gourde (₨3,208) | ₨3,752 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Haiti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨230 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (₨21,386) | ₨838 | + 2453% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,307 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨1,222 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨649 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨557 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde (₨428) | ₨396 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨217 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨495 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is 6% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Haiti | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨3,859 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,827 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨8,435 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Gourde (₨1,069) | ₨2,877 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨566 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨836 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde (₨106,931) | ₨149,999 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨5,305 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Gourde (₨698) | ₨637 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 906 prices entered by 221 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haiti is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan
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