Port Au Prince travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Port Au Prince

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Port Au Prince for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 57 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 0.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1380* (181244 HTG)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 87 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 41 per person
  • $ 2.9 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 2727* (358288 HTG)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 103 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 74 per person
  • $ 6.9 per person
  • $ 21 per person

Total budget:

$ 4280* (562268 HTG)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Port Au Prince compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

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

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Port Au Prince in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Port Au Prince by expense type

Restaurant budget in Port Au Prince

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Port Au Prince is 19% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 13/person
($ 8.9 to $ 14)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 47/person
($ 37 to $ 57)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 8.1 to $ 16)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.2 for 500ml
( $ 5.2)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.1 for 330ml
( $ 2.1)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.8/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 2.1)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.1/can
( $ 2.1)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6/bottle
( $ 1.6)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Port Au Prince

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Port Au Prince is 55% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 60/night
($ 60 to $ 60)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 75/night
($ 39 to $ 134)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 99/night
($ 46 to $ 185)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 145/night
($ 108 to $ 192)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 62/night
($ 62 to $ 197)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 452
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 60/month
($ 60 to $ 60)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 126/month
($ 49 to $ 362)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 103/month
($ 45 to $ 193)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 74/month
($ 51 to $ 111)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 143/month
($ 61 to $ 282)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Port Au Prince

On average, the price of supermarket food in Port Au Prince is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
( $ 1.6)

54% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.6/500g
( $ 2.6)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3.1/kg
( $ 3.1)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.9/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 3.1)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 17/kg
( $ 17)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 5.2/kg
( $ 5.2)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1/kg
( $ 1)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 5.2/kg
( $ 5.2)

82% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1
( $ 1.1)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Port Au Prince

On average, the price of transport in Port Au Prince is 62% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
( $ 0.2)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.4/km
( $ 0.4)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.5/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.6)

40% less 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)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 57/24hrs
($ 39 to $ 140)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Port Au Prince

On average, budget for leisure activities in Port Au Prince is 10% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
( $ 11)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 21/hr
( $ 21)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Port Au Prince

On average, shopping budget in Port Au Prince is 25% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.1/pack
( $ 2.1)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 84
( $ 84)

64% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 78
( $ 78)

88% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Port Au Prince
Montreal → Port Au Prince
Montreal → Port Au Prince
$ 627
(fair price: $ 517)
New York City → Port Au Prince
New York City → Port Au Prince
New York City → Port Au Prince
$ 467
(fair price: $ 358)
London → Port Au Prince
London → Port Au Prince
London → Port Au Prince
$ 968
(fair price: $ 810)
Los Angeles → Port Au Prince
Los Angeles  → Port Au Prince
Los Angeles  → Port Au Prince
$ 524
(fair price: $ 397)
Toronto → Port Au Prince
Toronto → Port Au Prince
Toronto → Port Au Prince
$ 641
(fair price: $ 540)
Atlanta → Port Au Prince
Atlanta → Port Au Prince
Atlanta → Port Au Prince
$ 370
(fair price: $ 288)

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About this information on the cost of living in Port Au Prince

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

The information about the cost of living in Port Au Prince was updated on 10-11-2024.

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