Cost of living in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 18% cheaper than in Ottawa (Canada)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 7% cheaper than in Ottawa (Canada) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Ottawa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$23) | C$27 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (C$15) | C$15 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (C$2.06) | C$3.29 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.66 (C$8) | C$5.38 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.40 (C$5.09) | C$6 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.65 (C$7) | C$13 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.67 (C$5.49) | C$5.65 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.05 (C$4.57) | C$4.02 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.84 (C$2.75) | C$3.66 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$21 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.34 (C$5.01) | C$3.41 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 (C$2.14) | C$3.86 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 25% cheaper than in Ottawa (Canada) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Ottawa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €969 (C$1,450) | C$3,111 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €809 (C$1,212) | C$2,424 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (C$172) | C$284 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,241 (C$1,858) | C$1,953 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €991 (C$1,484) | C$1,493 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €42 (C$63) | C$135 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (C$75) | C$72 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €454 (C$680) | C$344 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €207 (C$310) | C$186 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (C$22) | C$16 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (C$23) | C$26 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 28% cheaper than in Ottawa (Canada) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Ottawa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €48 (C$72) | C$81 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (C$43) | C$75 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (C$144) | C$145 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (C$129) | C$169 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 32% cheaper than in Ottawa (Canada) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Ottawa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €11,864 (C$17,763) | C$30,828 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (C$2.21) | C$1.47 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (C$72) | C$130 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (C$33) | C$23 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 11% cheaper than in Ottawa (Canada) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Ottawa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$12 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (C$7) | C$27 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (C$30) | C$84 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.58 (C$3.87) | C$7 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.77 (C$7) | C$5.66 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.73 (C$9) | C$5.87 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (C$4.48) | C$2.76 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 (C$4.34) | C$2.08 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (C$41) | C$26 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 9% more expensive than in Ottawa (Canada) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Ottawa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (C$60) | C$62 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$24) | C$30 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (C$66) | C$260 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (C$79) | C$126 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$14 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 (C$15) | C$5.37 | + 179% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (C$7) | C$9 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 (C$2,096) | C$582 | + 260% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.33 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (C$71) | C$63 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$18 | - 41% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 200 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2024.
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