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Cost of Living in Bas Limbé

Bas Limbé, Nord, Haiti · Population 50,456

▼ -6% vs Haiti average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)G55,440 ($420)
Couple, monthlyG98,406 ($746)
Family of four, monthlyG127,274 ($964)

Estimated Prices in Bas Limbé

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantG594 ($4.50)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeG2,376 ($18.00)per meal
CappuccinoG178 ($1.35)each
Monthly groceries (single person)G13,464 ($102)per month
Monthly public transport passG2,178 ($16.50)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentG5,742 ($43.50)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)G1,663 ($12.60)per month
Fitness club membershipG1,663 ($12.60)per month
Cinema ticketG436 ($3.30)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreG22,770 ($173)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreG15,840 ($120)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreG47,520 ($360)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Bas Limbé is G26,400 ($200) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of G55,440 ($420) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly G72,072 ($546) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (G15,840 ($120)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Bas Limbé

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Nearby Cities

Port-Margot

8 km away · Nord

Limbé

11 km away · Nord

Acul du Nord

15 km away · Nord

Borgne

17 km away · Nord

Plaine du Nord

18 km away · Nord

Cap-Haïtien

20 km away · Nord

Pilate

23 km away · Nord

Plaisance

24 km away · Nord

Other Major Cities in Haiti

Port-au-Prince

Ouest · pop. 2,914,190

G73,468 ($557) / mo

Carrefour

Ouest · pop. 511,345

G59,013 ($447) / mo

Pétion-Ville

Ouest · pop. 376,834

G59,013 ($447) / mo

Gonaïves

Artibonite · pop. 356,324

G59,013 ($447) / mo

Delmas

Ouest · pop. 284,079

G59,013 ($447) / mo

Saint-Marc

Artibonite · pop. 266,642

G59,013 ($447) / mo

Croix-des-Bouquets

Ouest · pop. 231,077

G55,440 ($420) / mo

Jacmel

Sud-Est · pop. 221,965

G55,440 ($420) / mo

Living in Bas Limbé

Bas Limbé is one of the key cities in Haiti. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is G55,440 ($420), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around G15,840 ($120) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to G127,274 ($964) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately G98,406 ($746) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Bas Limbé is G26,400 ($200). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least G72,072 ($546) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bas Limbé expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated G55,440 ($420) per month in Bas Limbé including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Haiti.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Bas Limbé?
A net salary of around G72,072 ($546) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Bas Limbé with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Bas Limbé is G26,400 ($200).
How much is rent in Bas Limbé?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated G22,770 ($173) per month in the city centre and G15,840 ($120) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about G47,520 ($360).
Is Bas Limbé cheaper than Haiti on average?
Yes — Bas Limbé is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Haiti average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Bas Limbé?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at G13,464 ($102) in Bas Limbé. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about G594 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around G178 ($1).
How do transport costs in Bas Limbé compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Bas Limbé is estimated at G2,178 ($17). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Bas Limbé are estimates based on Haiti national averages adjusted for city size (population 50,456). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.