Here’s the thing about shopping – for anything – in Haiti: there aren’t really any prices set in stone. The items that do have a set price are either extremely affordable, or ridiculously expensive.
When it comes to the basics, like food and drinks, it will depend on where you go. Supermarket prices tend to vary, but stay in the same range. A large 2-liter bottle of Coca-Cola might only vary by 15 to 25 HTG at three different supermarkets. If you’re going to the farmers’ markets, you can expect more standard prices there. A large mamit (an empty tin of tomato paste used as a measuring tool) of dry, white rice will most likely be the same price from six different vendors in the same market.
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You can expect to pay around 125 HTG for a large (1.5 liter) bottle of water, about the same for a bottle of imported beer, and around 400 HTG for a mid-range bottle of wine.
When dining out, expect to pay about 70 HTG for a soda, 220 HTG for a coffee, and 600 HTG for a meal.
For things like transportation, costs depend on two things: the first is where you’re going, and the second is the price of gasoline that day. If there has been a recent gas price increase, transportation costs usually bear the brunt of that. To avoid surprises and ensure you carry enough change, it’s good to speak to a local and jot down the current prices for any destinations you may have during your stay.
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Things like arts and crafts seen in the streets come with wiggle room for haggling. In some tourist destinations, the salespeople can be pretty forward – take your time to get a sense of what things are worth. If you are in Pétion-Ville by Place Saint-Pierre or at Champ-de-Mars, you will be blinded by walls of paintings stretching as far as the eye can see, and the artists there are more understanding and will generally settle on a decent price that works for both parties.
It’s good to have a local with you during these haggling sessions, because they may be more informed about the general cost of things in a specific area.
With this comprehensive beginners’ lesson, we hope you’ll have a smoother time navigating Haiti and all the beauty it has to offer – and get the most for your gourde!
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