Cost of living in Haiti compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haiti is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Gourde ($4.66) | $15 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 250 Gourde ($2.33) | $8 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 453 Gourde ($4.23) | $4.33 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 280 Gourde ($2.61) | $0.88 | + 198% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Gourde ($1.87) | $2.97 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Gourde ($0.47) | $4.02 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Gourde ($5.60) | $6 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Gourde ($2.80) | $3.35 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Gourde ($1.40) | $1.76 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Gourde ($5.65) | $3.17 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 Gourde ($2.80) | $14 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 Gourde ($0.93) | $1.94 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Gourde ($1.87) | $2.03 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Haiti is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,400 Gourde ($694) | $2,264 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,000 Gourde ($494) | $1,625 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,608 Gourde ($118) | $177 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,626 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Gourde ($280) | $1,156 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Gourde ($140) | $109 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,702 Gourde ($53) | $47 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $298 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Gourde ($131) | $118 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 907 Gourde ($8) | $11 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Gourde ($1.87) | $22 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Haiti is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $49 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $45 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $86 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $111 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Haiti is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,989 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.75 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $81 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Haiti is 70% 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 ($93) | $20 | + 377% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $109 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.54 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.09 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Gourde ($1.87) | $3.56 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.83 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $21 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Haiti is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Gourde ($19) | $45 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $222 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $74 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.82 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.79 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $395 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $52 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43,214 prices entered by 5,535 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.00933
USD
/
HTG
Cost of living in Haiti is 25% cheaper than in United States
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