Barahona vs Port-au-Prince
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Dominican Republic
HT
HaitiBarahona, Dominican Republic compared with Port-au-Prince, Haiti: cost of living, scores, climate and more.
At a glance
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Country | Dominican Republic | Haiti |
| Nomad score | 5.3 / 10 | 3.1 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,307 / mo | $3,466 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 27° / 21°C | 34° / 27°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 39 Good | 81 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Average high | 26.4°C | 33.4°C |
| Average low | 18.8°C | 24.4°C |
| Precipitation | 92 mm / mo | 34 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 335 h / mo | 336 h / mo |
| Humidity | 83% | 60% |
| Rain days | 14.1 / mo | 5.8 / mo |
| Wind speed | 12.4 km/h | 18.7 km/h |
DO
Barahona · average high by month
J 25
F 25
M 26
A 26
M 27
J 27
J 27
A 28
S 28
O 27
N 26
D 25
HT
Port-au-Prince · average high by month
J 32
F 32
M 32
A 32
M 34
J 35
J 36
A 35
S 35
O 34
N 33
D 32
Air quality
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| US AQI | 39 | 81 |
| PM2.5 | 9.2 µg/m³ | 52.9 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 13 µg/m³ | 54.9 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 36 µg/m³ | 9 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.2 | 2.7 |
| Startup Scene | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Air Conditioning | 5.7 | 3.6 |
| Green Spaces | 6.9 | 3.1 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.9 | 1.6 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.4 | 2.9 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.7 | 2.6 |
| Weather | 6.9 | 5.9 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.8 | 4.1 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 4.9 | 2.4 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.0 | 1.8 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.0 | 4.0 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Accommodation Cost | 7.5 | 5.7 |
| Cost of Living | 7.5 | 6.3 |
| Currency Stability | 5.9 | 1.7 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.0 | 4.7 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.6 | 6.3 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.6 | 4.5 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.1 | 5.6 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Culture | 6.7 | 5.9 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.6 | 2.9 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.9 | 4.4 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.3 | 4.6 |
| Nightlife | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.9 | 5.7 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.7 | 1.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.9 | 1.0 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Cafes with WiFi | 3.8 | 1.8 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 2.6 | 0.9 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.9 | 0.4 |
| Internet Speed | 5.3 | 2.8 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.0 | 5.1 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Fitness Facilities | 3.8 | 3.3 |
| Food Scene | 5.5 | 4.3 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.7 | 3.5 |
| Yoga Studios | 2.5 | 1.8 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Healthcare | 5.4 | 2.2 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.1 | 4.3 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.0 | 1.8 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 5.5 | 0.1 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.2 | 1.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.7 | 2.0 |
| Freedom of Speech | 6.0 | 3.1 |
| Political Stability | 6.2 | 0.9 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.5 | 4.9 |
| Visa Ease | 6.7 | 2.7 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Air Quality | 7.1 | 3.1 |
| Cleanliness | 5.2 | 2.1 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.2 | 2.3 |
| Family Friendly | 6.2 | 1.7 |
| Language Barrier | 3.8 | 2.9 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.0 | 2.2 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Female Friendly | 5.7 | 2.0 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.8 | 4.7 |
| Safety | 6.1 | 1.4 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Airport Connectivity | 3.9 | 4.5 |
| Cycling | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.7 | 2.6 |
| Public Transit | 3.4 | 2.2 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 2.8 | 1.3 |
| Walkability | 4.1 | 2.8 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Coworking Quality | 2.5 | 1.1 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.2 | 1.6 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.1 | 2.1 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.2 | 1.5 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.7 | 4.6 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Jeans | $60 per pair | $44 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $38 per dress | $32 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $86 per pair | $88 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Dining Out | $26 per month | $92 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Cinema Ticket | $6.88 per ticket | $7.25 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Coffee | $1.46 per cup | $2.48 per cup |
| Beer | $2.58 per pint | $2.21 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $7.74 per meal | $5.46 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $48 per meal | $50 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $9.89 per meal | $8.40 per meal |
| Apples | $2.84 per kg | $3.44 per kg |
| Bread | $0.95 per loaf | $1.49 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.86 per bottle | $0.99 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.55 per liter | $1.98 per liter |
| Rice | $1.03 per kg | $1.68 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.50 per kg | $8.02 per kg |
| Beef | $11 per kg | $9.92 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $12 per bottle | $13 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Groceries | $103 per month | $267 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Health Insurance | $34 per month | $34 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $31 per visit | $34 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $6.02 per purchase | $6.87 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Housing | $172 per month | $344 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $507 per month | $645 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $946 per month | $1,683 per month |
| Coworking Space | $146 per month | $149 per month |
| Coliving Space | $309 per month | $725 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Internet & Mobile | $26 per month | $32 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Leisure Activities | $17 per month | $38 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Haircut | $6.88 per visit | $6.49 per visit |
| Laundry | $5.16 per kg | $8.40 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Mobile Plan | $14 per month | $18 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $48 per month | $88 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $8.60 one-time | $4.96 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $43 per month | $50 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $21 per hour | $19 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Transportation | $34 per month | $50 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.72 per trip | $2.29 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.60 per km | $1.37 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $43 per month | $50 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $6.02 per trip | $7.25 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.46 per liter | $1.34 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $31 per month | $19 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Utilities | $34 per month | $65 per month |
Visa & Legal Fees
Local prices in US dollars
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Barahona
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Port-au-Prince
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| Visa & Legal Fees | $0.00 per month | $3.82 per month |