Cost of Living in Haiti
Summary of cost of living in Haiti:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,499.5$, excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,000.8$, excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Haiti is, on average, 19.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Haiti is, on average, 25.1% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.56 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 91.98 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9.63 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.33 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.10 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.26 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.31 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.52 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.84 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.22 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.39 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.01 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.71 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.14 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.99 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.62 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.70 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.41 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.85 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 3.04 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.92 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.94 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.37 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 11.49 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.40 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.90 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 4.30 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.38 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 20.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 0.38 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 0.64 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 20.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.15 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 37,245.70 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 34,955.23 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 134.31 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 48.66 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 231.65 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 53.54 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 17.66 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 10.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 75.00 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 6,867.80 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 85.99 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 75.55 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 136.65 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 170.81 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 981.01 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 845.26 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,319.80 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,863.61 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 156.30 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 123.18 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,480.00 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 16.50 | |
Prices in Haiti
This country had 66 entries in the past 12 months by 2 different contributors.
Last update: 26 August 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 26 August 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in Haiti
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 ItalianoCosto della vita in Haiti
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