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Cost of Living in Saint-Marc

Saint-Marc, Artibonite, Haiti · Population 266,642

▲ +0% vs Haiti average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)G59,013 ($447)
Couple, monthlyG104,825 ($794)
Family of four, monthlyG135,650 ($1,028)

Estimated Prices in Saint-Marc

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantG630 ($4.77)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeG2,519 ($19.08)per meal
CappuccinoG189 ($1.43)each
Monthly groceries (single person)G14,272 ($108)per month
Monthly public transport passG2,309 ($17.49)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentG6,087 ($46.11)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)G1,763 ($13.36)per month
Fitness club membershipG1,763 ($13.36)per month
Cinema ticketG462 ($3.50)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreG24,490 ($186)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreG17,037 ($129)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreG51,110 ($387)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Saint-Marc is G27,984 ($212) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of G59,013 ($447) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly G76,717 ($581) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (G17,037 ($129)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Grande Saline

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Liancourt

17 km away · Artibonite

Montrouis

18 km away · Ouest

Petite Rivière de l’Artibonite

23 km away · Artibonite

L’Estère

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Dessalines

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Verrettes

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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

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 Saint-Marc

Saint-Marc is one of the key cities in Haiti. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is G59,013 ($447), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around G17,037 ($129) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to G135,650 ($1,028) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately G104,825 ($794) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Saint-Marc is G27,984 ($212). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least G76,717 ($581) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint-Marc expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated G59,013 ($447) per month in Saint-Marc including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Haiti.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Saint-Marc?
A net salary of around G76,717 ($581) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Saint-Marc with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Saint-Marc is G27,984 ($212).
How much is rent in Saint-Marc?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated G24,490 ($186) per month in the city centre and G17,037 ($129) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about G51,110 ($387).
Is Saint-Marc cheaper than Haiti on average?
No — Saint-Marc is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Haiti average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Saint-Marc?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at G14,272 ($108) in Saint-Marc. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about G630 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around G189 ($1).
How do transport costs in Saint-Marc compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Saint-Marc is estimated at G2,309 ($17). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Saint-Marc are estimates based on Haiti national averages adjusted for city size (population 266,642). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.