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Port-au-Prince🇭🇹

Haiti · Cost of living & nomad guide 2026

Population
2,700,000
Timezone
America/Port-au-Prince
Nomad community
Small

City metrics

Financial

Rent 1BR (centre)US$400/mo
Rent 1BR (outside)US$260/mo
Rent 3BR (centre)US$950/mo
Cost of living (national avg)1065 (USA=100, World Bank ICP)
Cheap mealUS$6.00
Mid-range meal for 2US$14.00
Monthly groceries~US$340

Infrastructure

Internet speed8 Mbps
Internet reliability25/100
Healthcare index30/100
Coworking spaces~1

Lifestyle

Safety index15/100
Air quality72 AQI — Moderate
Walkability40/100
Climate score70/100
English proficiencylow
Source: OpenAQ · Global Peace Index · regional statistical agencies · Updated Live + annual

Nomad

Nomad communitySmall
Visa easevery-hard
Budget score68/100
Lifestyle score28/100
Overall nomad score
32/100
Source: World Bank ICP (cost of living, USA=100), Ookla (internet), OpenAQ (air quality) · Updated Quarterly

What it's actually like here

Living in Port-au-Prince as a digital nomad is a unique and challenging experience, definitely not for the faint of heart. It offers genuine affordability for accommodation compared to many travel hotspots, allowing your budget to stretch further. However, the internet can be quite patchy; don’t expect lightning-fast, always-on connectivity. This city is best suited for those seeking a profoundly immersive cultural experience and who are comfortable with a slower pace of infrastructure development. The expat community is small and tightly-knit, meaning you'll need to be proactive in finding your tribe. Safety is a significant consideration, and you'll need to be consistently vigilant, especially after dark. While rich in culture, it’s a demanding environment that requires resilience and an adventurous spirit, not a typical "work from anywhere" paradise.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to live in Port-au-Prince as a digital nomad?+

As of 2026, a 1-bedroom apartment in the centre of Port-au-Prince averages around $400 per month. The national cost-of-living index for Haiti sits at 1065 (USA=100) — sourced from World Bank ICP. City-level detail is coming as we gather it; for now this is a national figure. Nomads typically budget extra for coworking, eating out, and travel.

Is Port-au-Prince safe for digital nomads?+

Port-au-Prince scores 15/100 on our composite safety index, which blends the Global Peace Index, crime stats and traveller-advisory data. Stick to well-known nomad neighbourhoods and avoid walking alone late at night.

How fast is the internet in Port-au-Prince?+

Headline average internet speed in Port-au-Prince is around 8 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. That's enough for video calls, large file uploads and most remote-work needs in central neighbourhoods — coworking spaces and serviced apartments usually run faster than that.

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