Cost of living in Port-au-Prince is 24% lower than in Blantyre (without rent).
Rent in Port-au-Prince is 30% more expensive than in Blantyre.
Cost of living including rent in Port-au-Prince is 7% lower than in Blantyre.
Food in Port-au-Prince is 5% cheaper than in Blantyre.
Transport in Port-au-Prince is 63% cheaper than in Blantyre.
| Port-au-Prince | Blantyre | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Port-au-Prince | Blantyre | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.3 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.8 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.62 $ | 7.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.83 $ | 1 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.87 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.54 $ | 0.86 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.69 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.57 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.89 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.34 $ | 4.75 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.75 $ | 6.42 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.68 $ | 8.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.43 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.81 $ | 0.91 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.37 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.1 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.38 $ | 21.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.2 $ | 17 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.49 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.9 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.58 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.25 $ | 0.7 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.8 $ | 22.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
58.1 $ | 34.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.6 $ | 24.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 157 $ | 123 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 325 $ | 285 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 231 $ | 180 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 504 $ | 469 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,541 $ | 10,628 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 870 $ | 406 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 405 $ | 604 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.5 % | 12.65 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.3 $ | 43.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.29 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Haircut | 4.12 $ | 2.95 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.9 $ | 61.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.8 $ | 35.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 101 $ | 378 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,402 $ | 607 $ |