- Cost of Living
- Haiti
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Haiti compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 65% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Gourde (руб 421) | руб 359 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 250 Gourde (руб 211) | руб 278 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Gourde (руб 421) | руб 134 | + 215% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 136 Gourde (руб 115) | руб 65 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde (руб 169) | руб 81 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde (руб 42) | руб 138 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde (руб 506) | руб 310 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde (руб 253) | руб 93 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde (руб 126) | руб 35 | + 262% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Gourde (руб 84) | руб 60 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde (руб 253) | руб 532 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 100 Gourde (руб 84) | руб 96 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Gourde (руб 169) | руб 32 | + 426% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 94% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | руб 75,340 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 232,943 Gourde (руб 196,359) | руб 39,678 | + 395% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,000 Gourde (руб 5,058) | руб 6,137 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | руб 38,444 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 30,000 Gourde (руб 25,288) | руб 24,360 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde (руб 12,644) | руб 3,704 | + 241% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Gourde (руб 8,429) | руб 478 | + 1663% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | руб 26,419 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 6,120 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 403 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 509 | - | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Haiti is 95% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,511 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,000 Gourde (руб 8,429) | руб 3,037 | + 178% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,637 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 7,478 | - | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 16% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,208,140 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | руб 43 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,135 Gourde (руб 957) | руб 1,702 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Haiti is in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 324 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 508 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,237 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | руб 230 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 166 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 211 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | руб 71 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 104 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 515 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Haiti is in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | руб 1,688 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 682 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,430 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | руб 3,292 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 379 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 177 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 234 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | руб 31,513 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.86 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | руб 3,232 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | руб 140 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,215 prices entered by 837 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.843
RUB
/
HTG
Cost of living in Haiti is 55% more expensive than in Russia
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