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Cost of Living in Port-au-Prince

Port-au-Prince, Ouest, Haiti · Population 2,914,190 · National capital

▲ +24% vs Haiti average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)G73,468 ($557)
Couple, monthlyG130,842 ($991)
Family of four, monthlyG169,645 ($1,285)

Estimated Prices in Port-au-Prince

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantG772 ($5.85)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeG3,089 ($23.40)per meal
CappuccinoG232 ($1.76)each
Monthly groceries (single person)G17,503 ($133)per month
Monthly public transport passG2,831 ($21.45)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentG7,465 ($56.55)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)G2,162 ($16.38)per month
Fitness club membershipG2,162 ($16.38)per month
Cinema ticketG566 ($4.29)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreG31,608 ($239)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreG21,988 ($167)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreG65,964 ($500)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Port-au-Prince is G34,320 ($260) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of G73,468 ($557) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly G95,508 ($724) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (G21,988 ($167)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Port-au-Prince

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Nearby Cities

Delmas

4 km away · Ouest

Carrefour

6 km away · Ouest

Pétion-Ville

7 km away · Ouest

Tabarre

9 km away · Ouest

Croix-des-Bouquets

12 km away · Ouest

Gressier

19 km away · Ouest

Cabaret

22 km away · Ouest

Thomazeau

28 km away · Ouest

Other Major Cities in Haiti

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

Cap-Haïtien

Nord · pop. 190,289

G55,440 ($420) / mo

Living in Port-au-Prince

Port-au-Prince is the capital and one of the key cities in Haiti. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is G73,468 ($557), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around G21,988 ($167) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to G169,645 ($1,285) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately G130,842 ($991) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Port-au-Prince is G34,320 ($260). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least G95,508 ($724) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Port-au-Prince expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated G73,468 ($557) per month in Port-au-Prince including rent outside the city centre. That is 24% more than the national average for Haiti.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Port-au-Prince?
A net salary of around G95,508 ($724) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Port-au-Prince with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Port-au-Prince is G34,320 ($260).
How much is rent in Port-au-Prince?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated G31,608 ($239) per month in the city centre and G21,988 ($167) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about G65,964 ($500).
Is Port-au-Prince cheaper than Haiti on average?
No — Port-au-Prince is estimated to be about 24% more expensive than the Haiti average, mainly due to housing demand as the national capital.
What is the cost of groceries in Port-au-Prince?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at G17,503 ($133) in Port-au-Prince. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about G772 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around G232 ($2).
How do transport costs in Port-au-Prince compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Port-au-Prince is estimated at G2,831 ($21). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Port-au-Prince are estimates based on Haiti national averages adjusted for city size (population 2,914,190) and capital-city premium. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.