Cost of living in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 60% | |||
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| Food in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port-au-Prince | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 765 Gourde (C$8) | C$23 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 376 Gourde (C$4.01) | C$13 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 267 Gourde (C$2.84) | C$6 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Gourde (C$1.33) | C$2.41 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 214 Gourde (C$2.28) | C$4.70 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 Gourde (C$1.45) | C$3.95 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 561 Gourde (C$5.98) | C$11 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 368 Gourde (C$3.92) | C$4.85 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 180 Gourde (C$1.91) | C$3.95 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 82 Gourde (C$0.88) | C$3.50 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 569 Gourde (C$6) | C$20 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 144 Gourde (C$1.53) | C$2.68 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 Gourde (C$0.64) | C$2.16 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port-au-Prince | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 110,085 Gourde (C$1,173) | C$2,300 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 57,133 Gourde (C$609) | C$1,599 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 11,000 Gourde (C$117) | C$120 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 54,849 Gourde (C$585) | C$1,347 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,455 Gourde (C$261) | C$985 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,875 Gourde (C$52) | C$69 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,145 Gourde (C$44) | C$60 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,097 Gourde (C$236) | C$311 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,950 Gourde (C$74) | C$140 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,112 Gourde (C$12) | C$10 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$26 | - | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port-au-Prince | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,500 Gourde (C$37) | C$70 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,928 Gourde (C$31) | C$41 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Gourde (C$53) | C$105 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,000 Gourde (C$53) | C$120 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port-au-Prince | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,304,000 Gourde (C$13,900) | C$24,609 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 87 Gourde (C$0.92) | C$1.69 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,728 Gourde (C$18) | C$60 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,059 Gourde (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port-au-Prince | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 550 Gourde (C$5.86) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde (C$107) | C$22 | + 389% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,750 Gourde (C$19) | C$77 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 600 Gourde (C$6) | C$6 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 318 Gourde (C$3.38) | C$4.17 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 380 Gourde (C$4.05) | C$4.59 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 197 Gourde (C$2.10) | C$3.11 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 295 Gourde (C$3.14) | C$3.02 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Gourde (C$11) | C$22 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port-au-Prince | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,878 Gourde (C$20) | C$61 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | C$27 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$118 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,572 Gourde (C$38) | C$97 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 414 Gourde (C$4.42) | C$12 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 193 Gourde (C$2.05) | C$4.71 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Gourde (C$2.13) | C$7 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde (C$533) | C$647 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.33 Gourde (C$0.06) | C$0.24 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,897 Gourde (C$31) | C$38 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 133 Gourde (C$1.42) | C$13 | - 89% | |
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TOTAL | - 47% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 58 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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