Cost of living in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is about the same as in Louisville, Kentucky (United States)
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| Food | + 8% | |||
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| Food in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 8% more expensive than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Louisville, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($16) | $15 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 ($11) | $9 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 ($9) | $4.44 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 ($1.46) | $0.72 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.66 ($5.98) | $3.33 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.40 ($3.59) | $4.54 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.65 ($4.92) | $4.63 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.67 ($3.88) | $3.44 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.05 ($3.23) | $1.75 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.84 ($1.94) | $4.35 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($8) | $14 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.34 ($3.54) | $1.97 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 ($1.51) | $2.47 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 9% cheaper than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Louisville, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €969 ($1,025) | $1,686 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €809 ($856) | $1,252 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 ($122) | $174 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,241 ($1,313) | $1,129 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €991 ($1,048) | $759 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €42 ($45) | $120 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 ($53) | $40 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €454 ($480) | $285 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €207 ($219) | $149 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 ($15) | $12 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 ($16) | $22 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 9% cheaper than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Louisville, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €48 ($51) | $48 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 ($30) | $38 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 ($102) | $75 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 ($91) | $127 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 11% more expensive than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Louisville, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €11,864 ($12,547) | $20,880 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 ($1.56) | $0.87 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 ($51) | $45 | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 ($23) | $22 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 23% cheaper than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Louisville, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($8) | $5.56 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 ($5.29) | $14 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 ($21) | $112 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.58 ($2.73) | $7 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.77 ($5.04) | $3.63 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.73 ($6) | $5.07 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 ($3.16) | $3.45 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 ($3.06) | $1.49 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 ($29) | $20 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 14% more expensive than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Louisville, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 ($43) | $42 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($17) | $28 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 ($47) | $194 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 ($56) | $87 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($11) | $11 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 ($11) | $4.41 | + 140% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 ($5.28) | $6 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 ($1,481) | $373 | + 297% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 ($50) | $34 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($7) | $8 | - 2% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 115 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2024.
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