Question 1

How far does your money go in Port-au-Prince compared with the US?

Accepted Answer

Based on the current PPP estimate, the same home-country income goes about 1.5x further in Port-au-Prince. We are using the country-level cost index for Haiti here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Question 2

Is Port-au-Prince cheaper or more expensive overall than New York City?

Accepted Answer

Overall living costs are about 611% more expensive than New York City for Port-au-Prince. We are using the country-level cost index for Haiti here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Question 3

How does rent in Port-au-Prince compare with New York City?

Accepted Answer

Rent are about 100% cheaper than New York City in Port-au-Prince. We are using the country-level cost index for Haiti here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Question 4

How expensive are groceries and restaurants in Port-au-Prince?

Accepted Answer

Groceries are about 100% cheaper than New York City and restaurant prices are about 100% cheaper than New York City. We are using the country-level cost index for Haiti here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Port-au-Prince, Haiti

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