Cost of living in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 12% more expensive than in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia)
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| Food | + 13% | |||
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| Food in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 13% more expensive than in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Castries, Saint Lucia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (EC$44) | EC$29 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (EC$30) | EC$21 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (EC$23) | EC$17 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (EC$3.93) | EC$8 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.66 (EC$16) | EC$11 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.40 (EC$10) | EC$13 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.65 (EC$13) | EC$16 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.67 (EC$10) | EC$17 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.05 (EC$9) | EC$9 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.84 (EC$5.25) | EC$5.10 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (EC$22) | EC$34 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.34 (EC$10) | EC$6 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 (EC$4.09) | EC$3.83 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 19% more expensive than in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Castries, Saint Lucia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €969 (EC$2,769) | EC$3,187 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €809 (EC$2,313) | EC$1,781 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (EC$329) | EC$398 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,241 (EC$3,547) | EC$2,116 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €991 (EC$2,833) | EC$1,153 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €42 (EC$121) | EC$495 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (EC$143) | EC$92 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €454 (EC$1,298) | EC$2,538 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €207 (EC$591) | EC$761 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (EC$41) | EC$35 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (EC$44) | EC$45 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 17% cheaper than in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Castries, Saint Lucia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €48 (EC$138) | EC$225 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (EC$82) | EC$92 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (EC$274) | EC$251 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (EC$245) | EC$266 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is about the same as in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Castries, Saint Lucia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €11,864 (EC$33,909) | EC$74,695 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (EC$4.22) | EC$4.12 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (EC$138) | EC$97 | + 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (EC$63) | EC$91 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 5% cheaper than in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Castries, Saint Lucia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (EC$23) | EC$17 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (EC$14) | EC$25 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (EC$57) | EC$126 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.58 (EC$7) | EC$20 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.77 (EC$14) | EC$16 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.73 (EC$16) | EC$14 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (EC$9) | EC$6 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 (EC$8) | EC$11 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (EC$79) | EC$22 | + 257% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 29% more expensive than in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Castries, Saint Lucia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (EC$115) | EC$82 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (EC$46) | EC$38 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (EC$127) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (EC$151) | EC$259 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (EC$29) | EC$12 | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 (EC$29) | EC$12 | + 137% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (EC$14) | EC$5.84 | + 144% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 (EC$4,001) | EC$1,449 | + 176% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (EC$135) | EC$172 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (EC$20) | EC$13 | + 54% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 35 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2024.
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