Cost of living in Haiti compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Haiti | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Gourde ($7) | $17 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 750 Gourde ($7) | $9 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 110 Gourde ($0.99) | $5.07 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde ($2.51) | $0.99 | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde ($1.79) | $3.33 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde ($0.45) | $4.43 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde ($5.38) | $7 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde ($2.69) | $3.93 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde ($1.35) | $1.92 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde ($5.44) | $3.30 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde ($2.69) | $16 | - 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde ($0.90) | $2.26 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Gourde ($0.72) | $2.47 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Haiti | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde ($667) | $2,508 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde ($475) | $1,960 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde ($113) | $206 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,778 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde ($269) | $1,342 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde ($135) | $139 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde ($51) | $56 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Gourde ($179) | $300 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde ($126) | $135 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde ($8) | $12 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde ($1.79) | $27 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Haiti | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $51 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $46 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $92 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $120 | - | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Haiti | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $25,474 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde ($0.48) | $1.06 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 Gourde ($13) | $77 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 64% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Haiti | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde ($90) | $19 | + 371% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $125 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.17 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.50 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde ($1.79) | $4.18 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.05 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $25 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is 5% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Haiti | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $49 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $27 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $83 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Gourde ($4.48) | $13 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.19 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $6 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde ($448) | $499 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $53 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $9 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,166 prices entered by 2,615 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.00897
USD
/
HTG
Cost of living in Haiti is 39% cheaper than in United States
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