Cost of living in Haiti compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Haiti | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Gourde ($5.72) | $21 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 750 Gourde ($5.72) | $12 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 110 Gourde ($0.84) | $5.91 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde ($2.13) | $1.09 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde ($1.52) | $5.69 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde ($0.38) | $4.85 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde ($4.57) | $8 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde ($2.29) | $4.23 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde ($1.14) | $2.30 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde ($4.62) | $3.82 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde ($2.29) | $18 | - 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde ($0.76) | $2.97 | - 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Gourde ($0.61) | $3.04 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Haiti | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde ($567) | $3,062 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde ($404) | $2,366 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde ($96) | $239 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $2,259 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde ($229) | $1,647 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde ($114) | $171 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde ($43) | $61 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Gourde ($152) | $251 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde ($107) | $153 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde ($7) | $16 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde ($1.52) | $34 | - 95% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Haiti | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $59 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $50 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $106 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $142 | - | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Haiti | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $30,884 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde ($0.40) | $0.93 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 Gourde ($11) | $85 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 40% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Haiti | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $10 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde ($76) | $24 | + 211% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $168 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $10 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $5.25 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $7 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde ($1.52) | $5.09 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.41 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $31 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Haiti | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $61 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $31 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $250 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $105 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Gourde ($3.81) | $15 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.99 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $8 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde ($381) | $464 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $72 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Gourde ($2.49) | $11 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,479 prices entered by 1,755 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haiti is 49% cheaper than in United States
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