Travel budget in Haiti

Haiti: calculate your travel budget

Haiti: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Haiti for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 59 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 1.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1374* (179942 HTG)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 104 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 3.6 per person
  • $ 10 per person

Total budget:

$ 2924* (382858 HTG)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 106 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 71 per person
  • $ 7.4 per person
  • $ 20 per person

Total budget:

$ 4214* (551936 HTG)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Haiti in 2024

Cost of living: Haiti VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Haiti in 2024 is 21% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Haiti by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Haiti compared to the national average.

Cities /Haiti View Details
Port Au Prince 0% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Port Au Prince



Local prices in Haiti by expense type

Haiti: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Haiti costs 25% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 13/person
($ 8.6 to $ 15)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 45/person
($ 35 to $ 54)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 7.7 to $ 15)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5 for 500ml
($ 5 to $ 5)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.9 for 330ml
( $ 1.9)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.6/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 2)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.8/can
($ 1.6 to $ 2)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.5/bottle
($ 1.5 to $ 1.5)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Haiti: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Haiti costs 48% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 71/night
($ 47 to $ 140)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 98/night
($ 71 to $ 139)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 111/night
($ 69 to $ 172)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 139/night
($ 97 to $ 192)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 72/night
($ 27 to $ 187)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 71/month
($ 47 to $ 140)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 122/month
($ 88 to $ 216)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 105/month
($ 68 to $ 163)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 126/month
($ 95 to $ 178)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 191/month
($ 112 to $ 297)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Haiti: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Haiti costs 14% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.3)

84% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.9/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3/kg
( $ 3)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 3)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 11/kg
($ 5.9 to $ 16)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.4/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 5)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 1 to $ 2)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 5/kg
( $ 5)

69% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 1 to $ 1.1)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Haiti: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Haiti costs 45% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.4/km
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 2.6)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.4
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 58/24hrs
($ 40 to $ 142)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Haiti: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Haiti costs 16% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 10/ticket
($ 5 to $ 10)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 21/hr
($ 21 to $ 21)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Haiti: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Haiti is 20% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3/pack
($ 2 to $ 3.9)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 80
($ 80 to $ 80)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 75
($ 75 to $ 75)

75% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Port Au Prince
Montreal → Port Au Prince
Montreal → Port Au Prince
$ 640
(fair price: $ 529)
New York City → Port Au Prince
New York City → Port Au Prince
New York City → Port Au Prince
$ 473
(fair price: $ 363)
London → Port Au Prince
London → Port Au Prince
London → Port Au Prince
$ 980
(fair price: $ 826)
Los Angeles → Port Au Prince
Los Angeles  → Port Au Prince
Los Angeles  → Port Au Prince
$ 531
(fair price: $ 405)
Toronto → Port Au Prince
Toronto → Port Au Prince
Toronto → Port Au Prince
$ 648
(fair price: $ 551)
Atlanta → Port Au Prince
Atlanta → Port Au Prince
Atlanta → Port Au Prince
$ 361
(fair price: $ 294)

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About the information on the cost of living in Haiti

The information about the cost of living in Haiti shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Haiti updated on 10-11-2024.

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