IziVisas
🇭🇹Haiti
America· Updated 06/03/2026
Information
Capital
Port-au-Prince
Population
11,900,000
Currency
Haitian gourde (HTG G)
Languages
français, créole haïtien
Continent
America
Calling code
+509
Timezone
America/Port-au-Prince
Area
27,750 km²
Government
Semi-presidential transitional republic
National day
January 1 - Independence Day
Internet domain
.ht
About
Haiti is a republic in the western Caribbean, the first independent nation in Latin America. The country faces prolonged political instability with a transitional government led by an acting prime minister since February 2026. General elections are scheduled for August and December 2026.
Safety
Risk level :Very high due to gang violence, political instability, and mass displacements.
Risk areas
Port-au-Prince - Gang control, frequent shootoutsArtibonite - Gang attacksMirebalais - Gang expansion
Crime(high)
- Avoid non-essential travel
- Do not carry valuables
Terrorism(low)
- Low risk but increased vigilance
Transport
- Use armored vehicles
- Avoid night travel
Natural risks(High risks of hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods)
- Follow weather alerts
- Prepare an evacuation plan
Health(Faulty healthcare system, under-equipped hospitals)
- Vaccines against hepatitis A/B, typhoid, rabies
- Bottled water only
Practical tips
- Register with the travel registry
- Mandatory repatriation insurance
- Monitor government advisories
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center500-700
1-bedroom apartment city center800-1200
1-bedroom apartment suburb400-800
3-bedroom apartment city center1500-2500
3-bedroom apartment suburb1000-1800
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal5-10
Meal for 2 mid-range restaurant20-40
McDonald's menuN/A
Local beer (0.5L)3-5
Cappuccino2-4
Water (1.5L)1-2
Bread (500g)1-2
Milk (1L)2-4
Eggs (12)2-4
Chicken (1kg)5-10
Apples (1kg)5-10
Bananas (1kg)1-3
Transport
Public transport ticket0.50-1
Monthly transport subscription20-50
Taxi ride (start)5-10
Taxi (1km)1-2
Gasoline (1L)1.50-3
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)50-100
Tennis court (1h weekend)10-20
Cinema5-10
Theater10-20
Health
General practitioner consultation20-50
Dentist consultation30-70
Antibiotic medications10-30
Cold medications (6 days)10-30
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)30-60
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)10-30
Public services for 85m² apartment50-100
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)20-50
Nike sports shoes50-100
International primary school (monthly)200-500
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage110V, 220V
Frequency60Hz
Plug typesType A, Type B
Emergency numbers
Police110
Ambulance115
Fire department115
Practical information
Driving side
Right
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
10-15% in restaurants