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 ($5.30) | $19 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 750 Gourde ($5.30) | $10 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 110 Gourde ($0.78) | $5.95 | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde ($1.98) | $1.09 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde ($1.41) | $4.92 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde ($0.35) | $4.81 | - 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde ($4.24) | $7 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde ($2.12) | $4.70 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde ($1.06) | $2.55 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde ($4.29) | $3.06 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde ($2.12) | $16 | - 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde ($0.71) | $2.74 | - 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Gourde ($0.57) | $3.08 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Haiti | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde ($526) | $3,012 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde ($375) | $2,224 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde ($89) | $219 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,967 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde ($212) | $1,475 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde ($106) | $147 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde ($40) | $64 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Gourde ($141) | $284 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde ($99) | $132 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde ($6) | $13 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde ($1.41) | $30 | - 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) | - | $54 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $93 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $120 | - | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Haiti is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Haiti | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $27,658 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Gourde ($0.38) | $1.06 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 Gourde ($11) | $83 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 44% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Haiti | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde ($71) | $20 | + 247% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $137 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.91 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $6 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde ($1.41) | $4.81 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.19 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $27 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Haiti | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $55 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $28 | - | |
| 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 | - | $88 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Gourde ($3.53) | $14 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.21 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $6 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde ($353) | $578 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $59 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Gourde ($2.31) | $10 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,909 prices entered by 2,819 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haiti is 52% cheaper than in United States
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