Cost of living in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 74% more expensive than in Colombo (Sri Lanka)
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Food | + 94% | |||
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Food in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 94% more expensive than in Colombo (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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Fort-de-France | Colombo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (4,992 ₨) | 942 ₨ | + 430% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (3,394 ₨) | 1,644 ₨ | + 106% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (2,691 ₨) | 842 ₨ | + 220% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (451 ₨) | 474 ₨ | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.66 (1,855 ₨) | 697 ₨ | + 166% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.40 (1,115 ₨) | 655 ₨ | + 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.65 (1,526 ₨) | 2,171 ₨ | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.67 (1,202 ₨) | 2,234 ₨ | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.05 (1,001 ₨) | 435 ₨ | + 130% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.84 (603 ₨) | 498 ₨ | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (2,573 ₨) | 4,530 ₨ | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.34 (1,097 ₨) | 429 ₨ | + 156% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 (469 ₨) | 178 ₨ | + 163% | |
Housing | + 190% | |||
Housing in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 190% more expensive than in Colombo (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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Fort-de-France | Colombo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €969 (317,696 ₨) | 212,443 ₨ | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €809 (265,415 ₨) | 80,638 ₨ | + 229% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (37,719 ₨) | 20,200 ₨ | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,241 (406,990 ₨) | 83,231 ₨ | + 389% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €991 (325,075 ₨) | 50,473 ₨ | + 544% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €42 (13,842 ₨) | 22,756 ₨ | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (16,368 ₨) | 2,546 ₨ | + 543% | |
40” flat screen tv | €454 (148,893 ₨) | 99,988 ₨ | + 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €207 (67,866 ₨) | 48,086 ₨ | + 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (4,725 ₨) | 2,983 ₨ | + 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (5,093 ₨) | 1,243 ₨ | + 310% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 24% more expensive than in Colombo (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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Fort-de-France | Colombo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €48 (15,832 ₨) | 6,462 ₨ | + 145% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (9,405 ₨) | 9,648 ₨ | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (31,486 ₨) | 25,919 ₨ | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (28,165 ₨) | 22,399 ₨ | + 26% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 30% more expensive than in Colombo (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €11,864 (3,890,650 ₨) | 18,077,000 ₨ | - 78% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (484 ₨) | 375 ₨ | + 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (15,861 ₨) | 3,718 ₨ | + 327% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (7,287 ₨) | 1,485 ₨ | + 391% | |
Personal Care | + 50% | |||
Personal Care in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 50% more expensive than in Colombo (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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Fort-de-France | Colombo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (2,583 ₨) | 2,364 ₨ | + 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (1,640 ₨) | 1,100 ₨ | + 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (6,559 ₨) | 3,093 ₨ | + 112% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.58 (847 ₨) | 1,292 ₨ | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.77 (1,564 ₨) | 1,163 ₨ | + 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.73 (1,880 ₨) | 570 ₨ | + 230% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (981 ₨) | 1,387 ₨ | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 (950 ₨) | 274 ₨ | + 246% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (9,019 ₨) | 1,593 ₨ | + 466% | |
Entertainment | + 52% | |||
Entertainment in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 52% more expensive than in Colombo (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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Fort-de-France | Colombo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (13,239 ₨) | 5,809 ₨ | + 128% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (5,316 ₨) | 1,689 ₨ | + 215% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (14,519 ₨) | 5,110 ₨ | + 184% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (17,273 ₨) | 10,014 ₨ | + 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (3,279 ₨) | 1,586 ₨ | + 107% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 (3,279 ₨) | 611 ₨ | + 437% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (1,638 ₨) | 805 ₨ | + 104% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 (459,120 ₨) | 253,140 ₨ | + 81% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 61 ₨ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (15,504 ₨) | 8,045 ₨ | + 93% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (2,293 ₨) | 7,886 ₨ | - 71% | |
TOTAL | + 74% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 255 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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