Cost of living in Haiti — 2015

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expat.comYour favourite team22 January 2015 10:52:18

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Hi all,

We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Haiti in 2015, with an updated price listing.

Don't forget to mention in which city of Haiti you are living in.

How much does it cost to live in Haiti?

> accommodation prices

> public transportation fares (tube, bus etc.)

> food prices (your monthly budget)

> health prices (for those who need medical insurance)

> education prices (if you need to pay)

> energy prices (oil, electricity)

> common bills (Internet, television, telephone, mobile phone)

> price for a good menu in a traditional restaurant

> price for a coffee or a drink

> price for cinema tickets

Do not hesitate to add items to this list!

Thank you in advance for your participation.

hdavid1792Member16 February 2015 18:19:18

> accommodation prices - Hotels in PAP/Petion-Ville _ $120-140 per night + tax. I bed apartment $800-1000 per month.

> public transportation fares (tube, bus etc.) - tap taps and motos not recommended for expats.

> food prices (your monthly budget) Budget for all non-local items 150-200% of US prices. Local meat and vegetables similar to US in supermarksts. A lot cheaper if you have access to a local (eg a maid) who can purchase for you.

> health prices (for those who need medical insurance) ?

> education prices (if you need to pay) - ?

> energy prices (oil, electricity) ? Try to get it included in the rent.

> common bills (Internet, television, telephone, mobile phone) Internet - $30-50 per month (slow download speeds)

> price for a good menu in a traditional restaurant - Appetizers $10-15; Entrees $20-40; Wine c150% of price in USA

> price for a coffee or a drink - Local beer $3 (bar); Spirit and mixer $8-10

> price for cinema tickets - No cinema