Cost of living in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 29% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela)
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| Food | + 21% | |||
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| Food in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 21% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Caracas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($16) | US $19 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 ($11) | US $8 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 ($9) | US $4.42 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 ($1.46) | US $2.00 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.66 ($5.98) | US $2.83 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.40 ($3.59) | US $2.13 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.65 ($4.92) | US $4.60 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.67 ($3.88) | US $7 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.05 ($3.23) | US $2.34 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.84 ($1.94) | US $1.31 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($8) | US $11 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.34 ($3.54) | US $2.42 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 ($1.51) | US $1.16 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 78% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Caracas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €969 ($1,025) | US $880 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €809 ($856) | US $608 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 ($122) | US $49 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,241 ($1,313) | US $637 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €991 ($1,048) | US $358 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €42 ($45) | US $36 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 ($53) | US $27 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €454 ($480) | US $160 | + 201% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €207 ($219) | US $81 | + 170% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 ($15) | US $8 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 ($16) | US $9 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 13% cheaper than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Caracas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €48 ($51) | US $58 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 ($30) | US $38 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 ($102) | US $117 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 ($91) | US $77 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 20% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Caracas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €11,864 ($12,547) | US $32,655 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 ($1.56) | US $0.50 | + 212% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 ($51) | US $38 | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 ($23) | US $15 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is about the same as in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Caracas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($8) | US $4.27 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 ($5.29) | US $12 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 ($21) | US $39 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.58 ($2.73) | US $7 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.77 ($5.04) | US $4.78 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.73 ($6) | US $5.65 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 ($3.16) | US $2.87 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 ($3.06) | US $2.59 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 ($29) | US $17 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 25% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Caracas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 ($43) | US $32 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($17) | US $9 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 ($47) | US $61 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 ($56) | US $69 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($11) | US $11 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 ($11) | US $4.61 | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 ($5.28) | US $1.60 | + 230% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 ($1,481) | US $606 | + 144% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | US $0.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 ($50) | US $103 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($7) | US $3.00 | + 146% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 748 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2024.
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