Cost of living in Fort-de-France, Martinique compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 98% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 29 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €10 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 23 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 19 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (Dirham 4.28) | Dirham 5.68 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 8 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.29 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 4.25 | + 231% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.00 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 18 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €5.00 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 7 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €4.00 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 4.19 | + 309% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (Dirham 5.26) | Dirham 8 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 60 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 4.87 | + 428% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (Dirham 4.28) | Dirham 2.95 | + 45% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 24% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,014 (Dirham 4,344) | Dirham 5,414 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €821 (Dirham 3,519) | Dirham 5,032 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (Dirham 545) | Dirham 487 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €800 (Dirham 3,428) | Dirham 5,156 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 (Dirham 2,142) | Dirham 3,212 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Dirham 203 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €47 (Dirham 200) | Dirham 317 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (Dirham 1,714) | Dirham 1,195 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (Dirham 643) | Dirham 497 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (Dirham 73) | Dirham 32 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 24% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €27 (Dirham 114) | Dirham 195 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €23 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 186 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (Dirham 428) | Dirham 271 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (Dirham 428) | Dirham 233 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 81% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €10,500 (Dirham 44,987) | Dirham 86,029 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.17 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 1.75 | + 432% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (Dirham 257) | Dirham 107 | + 139% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 41% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 22 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 50 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 27 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.00 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 20 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 8 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 7 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 44 | + 194% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 10% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Dirham 170) | Dirham 131 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 64 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (Dirham 260) | Dirham 219 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 27 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Dirham 17 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 26 | + 12% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Dirham 550 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.35 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 217 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 9 | + 194% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 64 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2017.
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Cost of living in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 24% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 18,573
(€4,335)
in Fort-de-France
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 15,000
in Al Ain.
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