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Cost of Living in La Vallée de Jacmel

La Vallée de Jacmel, Sud-Est, Haiti

▼ -13% vs Haiti average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)G51,294 ($389)
Couple, monthlyG90,965 ($689)
Family of four, monthlyG117,571 ($891)

Estimated Prices in La Vallée de Jacmel

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantG552 ($4.19)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeG2,210 ($16.74)per meal
CappuccinoG166 ($1.26)each
Monthly groceries (single person)G12,522 ($94.86)per month
Monthly public transport passG2,026 ($15.35)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentG5,340 ($40.46)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)G1,547 ($11.72)per month
Fitness club membershipG1,547 ($11.72)per month
Cinema ticketG405 ($3.07)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreG20,795 ($158)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreG14,466 ($110)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreG43,399 ($329)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in La Vallée de Jacmel is G24,552 ($186) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of G51,294 ($389) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly G66,683 ($505) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (G14,466 ($110)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

Compare La Vallée de Jacmel

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Nearby Cities

Bainet

13 km away · Sud-Est

Jacmel

14 km away · Sud-Est

Les Palmes

21 km away · Sud-Est

Léogâne

27 km away · Ouest

Petit-Goâve

28 km away · Ouest

Gressier

35 km away · Ouest

Côtes de Fer

36 km away · Sud-Est

Marigot

37 km away · Sud-Est

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 La Vallée de Jacmel

La Vallée de Jacmel is one of the key cities in Haiti. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is G51,294 ($389), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around G14,466 ($110) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to G117,571 ($891) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately G90,965 ($689) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in La Vallée de Jacmel is G24,552 ($186). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least G66,683 ($505) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is La Vallée de Jacmel expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated G51,294 ($389) per month in La Vallée de Jacmel including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Haiti.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in La Vallée de Jacmel?
A net salary of around G66,683 ($505) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in La Vallée de Jacmel with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in La Vallée de Jacmel is G24,552 ($186).
How much is rent in La Vallée de Jacmel?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated G20,795 ($158) per month in the city centre and G14,466 ($110) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about G43,399 ($329).
Is La Vallée de Jacmel cheaper than Haiti on average?
Yes — La Vallée de Jacmel is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Haiti average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in La Vallée de Jacmel?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at G12,522 ($95) in La Vallée de Jacmel. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about G552 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around G166 ($1).
How do transport costs in La Vallée de Jacmel compare?
A monthly public transport pass in La Vallée de Jacmel is estimated at G2,026 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for La Vallée de Jacmel are estimates based on Haiti national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.