- Cost of Living
- Haiti
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Haiti compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 84% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Gourde (руб 466) | руб 354 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 250 Gourde (руб 233) | руб 284 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Gourde (руб 466) | руб 134 | + 248% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 136 Gourde (руб 127) | руб 64 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (руб 186) | руб 82 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (руб 47) | руб 148 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (руб 559) | руб 309 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (руб 280) | руб 94 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (руб 140) | руб 35 | + 300% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Gourde (руб 93) | руб 62 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (руб 280) | руб 524 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 100 Gourde (руб 93) | руб 93 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Gourde (руб 186) | руб 31 | + 496% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 109% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | руб 75,569 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 232,943 Gourde (руб 217,151) | руб 40,521 | + 436% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,000 Gourde (руб 5,593) | руб 6,224 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | руб 37,854 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 30,000 Gourde (руб 27,966) | руб 25,057 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (руб 13,983) | руб 3,914 | + 257% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Gourde (руб 9,322) | руб 482 | + 1835% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | руб 26,471 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,806 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 399 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 534 | - | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Haiti is 112% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,247 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,000 Gourde (руб 9,322) | руб 3,076 | + 203% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,565 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 7,189 | - | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,126,760 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | руб 42 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,135 Gourde (руб 1,058) | руб 1,719 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Haiti is in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 315 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 504 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,316 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | руб 227 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 160 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 207 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | руб 69 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 100 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 524 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Haiti is in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | руб 1,596 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 670 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,496 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | руб 3,405 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 373 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 178 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 228 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | руб 31,480 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.91 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | руб 3,050 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | руб 137 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,589 prices entered by 924 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.932
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Cost of living in Haiti is 67% more expensive than in Russia
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