MigrantoCost of living in Haiti
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Haiti
Spending runs from HTG 12,300 a month in the poorest fifth to HTG 73,500 in the richest
Per person, whole country
HTG 28,700
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
HTG 12,300richest 20%
HTG 73,500
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Key facts
The cost of living in Haiti in numbers
The cheapest of its neighbours
No neighbouring country is cheaper. The same basket costs HTG 100,000 here against HTG 133,000 in the Dominican Republic, the closest on price.
How living costs in Haiti compare
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What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Haiti against other countries
No price survey covers this country, so it is not placed on the scale.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank, regional estimate), price levels (income-anchored estimate), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Cost of living in Haiti
HTG 12,300/mo
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Take-home
HTG 59,300
vs HTG 157,000 in your country
Potential savings
HTG 47,000
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Haiti?
A typical person in Haiti spends about HTG 28,700 a month — around HTG 345,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Haiti?
By spending, Haiti ranks #115 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about HTG 28,700 a month, the poorest 20% about HTG 12,300 and the richest 20% about HTG 73,500. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Haiti in US dollars?
The cost of living in Haiti is about $220 a month, or roughly $2,640 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Haiti?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about HTG 12,300 a month per person, a typical one around HTG 28,700, and a comfortable life around HTG 40,300. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is Haiti an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Haiti is more expensive than 38% of countries worldwide and ranks 31st of 33 in Latin America by cost of living.
What currency is used in Haiti?
Haiti uses the Haitian Gourde (HTG). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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