Cost of Living in Haiti - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Haiti
Address: HT

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $1,077 (excluding rent), and $2,003 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,575 (excluding rent), and $4,462 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$13.24 HTG 1,736

$8.80 HTG 1,155

$15.28 HTG 2,005

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$93.4 HTG 12.3K

$91.4 HTG 12.0K

$110 HTG 14.4K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$9.82 HTG 1,289

$7.93 HTG 1,040

$11.73 HTG 1,539

Cappuccino

$2.44 HTG 320

$1.27 HTG 167

$3.75 HTG 492

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.23 HTG 292

$1.56 HTG 205

$3.09 HTG 406

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.53 HTG 200

$1.52 HTG 199

$1.55 HTG 203

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$5.14 HTG 675

$7.88 HTG 1,034

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$7.15 HTG 938

$9.40 HTG 1,232

Milk (1 liter)

$1.75 HTG 230

$1.53 HTG 200

$2.18 HTG 286

White Bread (500g)

$2.53 HTG 332

$2.36 HTG 309

$2.66 HTG 350

Rice (white) (1kg)

$3.07 HTG 402

$3.02 HTG 397

$3.10 HTG 406

Eggs

$3.08 HTG 403

$1.80 HTG 236

$3.76 HTG 493

Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.03 HTG 1,053

$6.77 HTG 887

$9.81 HTG 1,286

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$8.98 HTG 1,178

$5.91 HTG 775

$15.00 HTG 1,968

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$10.86 HTG 1,424

$9.07 HTG 1,190

$11.84 HTG 1,553

Apples (1kg)

$3.58 HTG 469

$1.86 HTG 244

$5.03 HTG 659

Banana (1kg)

$1.51 HTG 198

$0.90 HTG 118

$2.45 HTG 321

Oranges (1kg)

$0.91 HTG 119

$0.78 HTG 102

$1.01 HTG 133

Tomato (1kg)

$1.83 HTG 240

$0.98 HTG 129

$2.26 HTG 296

Potato (1kg)

$6.30 HTG 826

$5.13 HTG 673

$7.47 HTG 980

Onion (1kg)

$2.05 HTG 269

$1.01 HTG 132

$2.83 HTG 371

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.91 HTG 119

$0.65 HTG 84.8

$1.10 HTG 144

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.00 HTG 132

$0.96 HTG 127

$1.07 HTG 141

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$4.10 HTG 538

$2.05 HTG 269

$4.71 HTG 618

Wine (Bottle)

$11.26 HTG 1,477

$11.27 HTG 1,478

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.39 HTG 182

$0.85 HTG 112

$1.73 HTG 227

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.93 HTG 253

$1.55 HTG 203

$2.25 HTG 295

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.40 HTG 52.1

$0.21 HTG 27.43

$0.45 HTG 59.0

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$20.32 HTG 2,665

$38.93 HTG 5,106

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.37 HTG 48.47

$0.42 HTG 54.8

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.38 HTG 49.89

$0.59 HTG 77.3

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$20.34 HTG 2,668

$14.04 HTG 1,841

$20.34 HTG 2,668

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.18 HTG 154

$0.82 HTG 107

$1.28 HTG 168

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$38.0K HTG 5.0M

$35.5K HTG 4.7M

$40.6K HTG 5.3M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$38.0K HTG 5.0M

$44.7K HTG 5.9M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$124 HTG 16.3K

$101 HTG 13.2K

$170 HTG 22.3K

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$49.46 HTG 6,487

$46.74 HTG 6,131

$50.8 HTG 6,666

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$197 HTG 25.9K

$106 HTG 13.9K

$295 HTG 38.7K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$66.0 HTG 8,655

$21.12 HTG 2,770

$68.7 HTG 9,006

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$18.16 HTG 2,381

$15.09 HTG 1,980

$19.69 HTG 2,583

Cinema Ticket

$9.90 HTG 1,299

$4.95 HTG 650

$9.90 HTG 1,299

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$102 HTG 13.3K

$50.8 HTG 6,666

$152 HTG 20.0K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$6,841 HTG 897.4K

$6,667 HTG 874.5K

$6,928 HTG 908.8K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$84.6 HTG 11.1K

$80.6 HTG 10.6K

$92.6 HTG 12.1K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$75.2 HTG 9,858

$74.6 HTG 9,786

$76.3 HTG 10.0K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$132 HTG 17.3K

$121 HTG 15.8K

$154 HTG 20.2K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$162 HTG 21.3K

$149 HTG 19.5K

$190 HTG 24.9K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$981 HTG 128.7K

$883 HTG 115.9K

$1,150 HTG 150.8K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$858 HTG 112.5K

$737 HTG 96.6K

$933 HTG 122.4K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,313 HTG 303.4K

$1,257 HTG 164.8K

$3,210 HTG 421.1K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,863 HTG 244.4K

$955 HTG 125.2K

$2,700 HTG 354.1K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,697 HTG 222.6K

$868 HTG 113.9K

$2,507 HTG 328.9K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,320 HTG 173.2K

$599 HTG 78.6K

$1,863 HTG 244.4K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,481 HTG 194.3K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: March 2, 2026

By City in Haiti

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Arcahaie	118500						469.64	20.76
2	Carrefour	511345	91	$1,058	$1,838	$2,070	$3,567	201.19	61.69
3	Jacmel	107578						29.11	62.1
4	Leogane	78477						139.82	50.23
5	Les Cayes	132406						326.1	62.67
6	Port-au-Prince	1275000	101	$983	$1,985	$2,581	$4,385	30.18	47.14
7	Pétion-Ville	342400	113	$1,100	$2,264	$2,625	$5,166	248.44	50.92
8	Thomazeau	52017						53.47	33.05
9	Verrettes	14015						258.21	96.05

Haiti Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in Haiti - Frequently Asked Questions

Affordability in Haiti is highly location and lifestyle dependent. If you focus on local services, markets, and modest accommodations outside tourist zones, you can stretch a budget without sacrificing basic comfort. Expat enclaves and certain urban areas may push costs higher, but many everyday tasks and meals remain inexpensive relative to Western standards. The Cost of Living in Haiti tends to reflect access to reliable utilities, transport, and the choice between convenience and immersion. Travelers, remote workers, and long-stay visitors often value the balance of affordability, access to community, and unique experiences over peak-luxury options. Tip: build redundancy for outages and lean toward local suppliers to keep costs predictable.

Daily life centers on smart, practical choices. Start your housing hunt in neighborhoods with a balance of safety, accessibility, and local flavor, using on-site visits and local networks rather than distant listings. Food options range from bustling markets to affordable street meals and affordable fresh produce – cooking at home often saves money and offers a closer connection to daily life. Transport is varied: shared taxis, motorcycles, and walkable streets depending on area. Co-working spaces exist in major towns for digital work, and errands unfold around market days and pharmacy runs. Haiti living cost fluctuates with area and season, so plan a flexible routine. Tip: schedule errands in blocks to minimize trips.

Quality of life hinges on how you balance practicality, safety, and social connection. Build a simple budgeting framework: separate fixed costs (rent, utilities) from flexible spending (food, transport), track receipts, and adjust monthly as utilities and supplies shift with seasons. Seasonality includes rainy periods and disruptions that affect travel and power – have backup plans for connectivity and a flexible schedule. Neighborhood fit matters: Petion-Ville and similar urban pockets offer services and expat communities, while smaller towns offer calmer vibes and closer ties to local life. Prioritize safety, access to fresh markets, and a friendly pace that suits you. Tip: tap into local networks for housing leads and long-term rental options to stabilize costs.