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Cost of living in Haiti compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Gourde ($5.86) | $14 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 250 Gourde ($2.93) | $8 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Gourde ($5.86) | $4.43 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 136 Gourde ($1.59) | $0.88 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde ($2.34) | $3.19 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde ($0.59) | $3.96 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde ($7) | $6 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde ($3.52) | $3.34 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde ($1.76) | $1.60 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Gourde ($1.17) | $3.65 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde ($3.52) | $15 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 100 Gourde ($1.17) | $1.92 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Gourde ($2.34) | $2.16 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 20% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | $2,050 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 232,943 Gourde ($2,730) | $1,549 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,000 Gourde ($70) | $178 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,518 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 30,000 Gourde ($352) | $1,094 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde ($176) | $117 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Gourde ($117) | $48 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $322 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $121 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Haiti is 89% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $47 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,000 Gourde ($117) | $44 | + 165% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $86 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $113 | - | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,243 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.78 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,135 Gourde ($13) | $85 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 99% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde ($117) | $18 | + 538% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $110 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.43 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.08 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.47 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.84 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $20 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Haiti is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $45 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $171 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $78 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.91 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.91 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $420 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $50 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 80,577 prices entered by 10,966 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.01172
USD
/
HTG
Cost of living in Haiti is 10% cheaper than in United States
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