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At a Glance
How Haiti compares across key indices
Cost of Living
81 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
25/100
Healthcare
40/100
Quality of Life
59/200
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in Haiti
Cost of Living
81
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
60
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
81
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
85
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Higher RiskHow safe residents feel in Haiti - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
25/100
Crime Index
100/100
Lower is better
Walking Safety
0 point drop from day to night
Cities in Haiti
Haiti has 30 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $1,596 in Grangwav to $2,080 in Port-au-Prince. Port-de-Paix leads on safety, scoring 25/100. Thomazeau ranks highest for quality of life at 58/200.
Grangwav
$1,596/mo
Port-de-Paix
25/100
Thomazeau
58/200
Port-au-Prince
52/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port-au-Prince | $2,080 | 20/100 | 54/200 | 52/100 | 50 |
| Carrefour | $1,780 | 24/100 | 57/200 | 43/100 | 43 |
| Delmas | $1,768 | 25/100 | 57/200 | 43/100 | 43 |
| Port-de-Paix | $1,750 | 25/100 | 57/200 | 42/100 | 42 |
| Pétionville | $1,743 | 25/100 | 57/200 | 42/100 | 42 |
| Croix-des-Bouquets | $1,725 | 25/100 | 57/200 | 41/100 | 41 |
| Jacmel | $1,681 | 25/100 | 58/200 | 40/100 | 39 |
| Cap-Haïtien | $1,679 | 25/100 | 58/200 | 40/100 | 39 |
| Léogâne | $1,679 | 25/100 | 58/200 | 40/100 | 39 |
| Arcahaie | $1,677 | 25/100 | 58/200 | 39/100 | 38 |
| Les Cayes | $1,674 | 25/100 | 58/200 | 39/100 | 38 |
| Tigwav | $1,668 | 25/100 | 58/200 | 39/100 | 38 |
| Jérémie | $1,652 | 25/100 | 58/200 | 38/100 | 37 |
| Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye | $1,651 | 25/100 | 58/200 | 38/100 | 37 |
| Miragoâne | $1,645 | 25/100 | 58/200 | 38/100 | 37 |
| Gonaïves | $1,640 | 25/100 | 58/200 | 38/100 | 37 |
| Saint-Marc | $1,619 | 25/100 | 58/200 | 37/100 | 36 |
| Thomazeau | $1,599 | 25/100 | 58/200 | 36/100 | 35 |
| Grangwav | $1,596 | 25/100 | 58/200 | 36/100 | 35 |
| Verrettes | $1,596 | 25/100 | 58/200 | 36/100 | 35 |
| Kenscoff | $1,596 | 25/100 | 58/200 | 36/100 | 35 |
| Saint-Raphaël | $1,596 | 25/100 | 58/200 | 36/100 | 35 |
| Ti Port-de-Paix | $1,596 | 25/100 | 58/200 | 36/100 | 35 |
| Lenbe | $1,596 | 25/100 | 58/200 | 36/100 | 35 |
| Gressier | $1,596 | 25/100 | 58/200 | 36/100 | 35 |
| Terrier Rouge | $1,596 | 25/100 | 58/200 | 36/100 | 35 |
| Hinche | $1,596 | 25/100 | 58/200 | 36/100 | 35 |
| Fond Parisien | $1,596 | 25/100 | 58/200 | 36/100 | 35 |
| Grand Gosier | $1,596 | 25/100 | 58/200 | 36/100 | 35 |
| Désarmes | $1,596 | 25/100 | 58/200 | 36/100 | 35 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
Compare Cities Side by Side
Detailed comparison of cost of living, safety, and quality of life
Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for Haiti
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Environment
ModerateAir quality, water, and environmental conditions in Haiti
Pollution Index
43/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
21.4ug/m3
Moderate
Environmental Quality
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in Haiti, answered with data
What is the cost of living in Haiti?
Haiti has a cost of living index of 81 relative to New York City (100). It is comparable in cost to most US cities. Monthly costs for a single person start around $1,668 in Tigwav and reach $2,080 in Port-au-Prince.
What is the cheapest city in Haiti for expats?
Tigwav is the most affordable city in Haiti in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $1,668 for a single person including rent. Les Cayes is the next most affordable at $1,674/mo.
Is Haiti safe for expats?
Haiti has a safety index of 25/100, making it worth researching carefully before committing for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Port-de-Paix scores highest on safety at 25/100.
What is the best city in Haiti for expats and digital nomads?
Tigwav ranks highest for quality of life in Haiti, scoring 58/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $1,668/mo for a single person.
How good is healthcare in Haiti?
Haiti scores 40/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it limited in some areas by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
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