Cost of living in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 48% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States)
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 57% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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Port-au-Prince | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 765 Gourde ($7) | $14 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 376 Gourde ($3.27) | $8 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 267 Gourde ($2.32) | $4.76 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Gourde ($1.08) | $0.99 | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | 214 Gourde ($1.86) | $2.14 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 Gourde ($1.18) | $5.72 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 561 Gourde ($4.88) | $8 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 368 Gourde ($3.19) | $2.97 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 180 Gourde ($1.56) | $1.30 | + 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 82 Gourde ($0.71) | $3.27 | - 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 569 Gourde ($4.94) | $18 | - 73% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 144 Gourde ($1.25) | $2.10 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 Gourde ($0.53) | $2.00 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 41% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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Port-au-Prince | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 110,085 Gourde ($956) | $1,387 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 57,133 Gourde ($496) | $1,093 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 11,000 Gourde ($96) | $129 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 54,849 Gourde ($476) | $974 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,455 Gourde ($212) | $731 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,875 Gourde ($42) | $137 | - 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,145 Gourde ($36) | $52 | - 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | 25,375 Gourde ($220) | $374 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,950 Gourde ($60) | $113 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,112 Gourde ($10) | $15 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $19 | - | |
Clothes | - 63% | |||
Clothes in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 63% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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Port-au-Prince | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,500 Gourde ($30) | $56 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,928 Gourde ($25) | $81 | - 69% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Gourde ($43) | $82 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,000 Gourde ($43) | $135 | - 68% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 45% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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Port-au-Prince | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,304,000 Gourde ($11,325) | $26,589 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 87 Gourde ($0.75) | $0.74 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,728 Gourde ($15) | $32 | - 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,059 Gourde ($9) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 24% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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Port-au-Prince | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 550 Gourde ($4.78) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Gourde ($87) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,750 Gourde ($15) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 600 Gourde ($5.21) | $7 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 318 Gourde ($2.76) | $3.50 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 380 Gourde ($3.30) | $5.45 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 197 Gourde ($1.71) | $4.14 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 295 Gourde ($2.56) | $1.63 | + 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Gourde ($9) | $22 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) is 56% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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Port-au-Prince | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,878 Gourde ($16) | $53 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $24 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $139 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,572 Gourde ($31) | $71 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 414 Gourde ($3.60) | $7 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 193 Gourde ($1.67) | $5.68 | - 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Gourde ($1.74) | $5.39 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Gourde ($434) | $669 | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.33 Gourde ($0.05) | $0.25 | - 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,897 Gourde ($25) | $46 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 133 Gourde ($1.16) | $8 | - 85% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on July 05, 2022.
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