Cost of living in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 25% more expensive than in Panama City (Panama)
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| Food | + 36% | |||
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| Food in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 36% more expensive than in Panama City (Panama) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Panama City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (16 B/.) | 14 B/. | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (11 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (9 B/.) | 3.56 B/. | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (1.46 B/.) | 1.80 B/. | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.66 (5.99 B/.) | 2.77 B/. | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.40 (3.60 B/.) | 2.90 B/. | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.65 (4.93 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.67 (3.88 B/.) | 3.23 B/. | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.05 (3.23 B/.) | 2.56 B/. | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.84 (1.95 B/.) | 1.23 B/. | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (8 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.34 (3.54 B/.) | 2.53 B/. | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 (1.51 B/.) | 1.67 B/. | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 15% more expensive than in Panama City (Panama) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Panama City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €969 (1,026 B/.) | 1,400 B/. | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €809 (857 B/.) | 897 B/. | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (122 B/.) | 148 B/. | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,241 (1,314 B/.) | 941 B/. | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €991 (1,050 B/.) | 641 B/. | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €42 (45 B/.) | 98 B/. | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (53 B/.) | 38 B/. | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €454 (481 B/.) | 333 B/. | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €207 (219 B/.) | 99 B/. | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (15 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (16 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 126% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 24% cheaper than in Panama City (Panama) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Panama City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €48 (51 B/.) | 64 B/. | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (30 B/.) | 46 B/. | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (102 B/.) | 99 B/. | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (91 B/.) | 112 B/. | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 56% more expensive than in Panama City (Panama) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Panama City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €11,864 (12,562 B/.) | 20,976 B/. | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (1.56 B/.) | 1.01 B/. | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (51 B/.) | 27 B/. | + 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (23 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 161% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 27% cheaper than in Panama City (Panama) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Panama City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (8 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (5.29 B/.) | 20 B/. | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (21 B/.) | 54 B/. | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.58 (2.74 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.77 (5.05 B/.) | 5.01 B/. | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.73 (6 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (3.17 B/.) | 3.34 B/. | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 (3.07 B/.) | 3.71 B/. | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (29 B/.) | 16 B/. | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 31% more expensive than in Panama City (Panama) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Panama City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (43 B/.) | 36 B/. | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (17 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (47 B/.) | 36 B/. | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (56 B/.) | 61 B/. | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (11 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 (11 B/.) | 4.97 B/. | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (5.29 B/.) | 3.27 B/. | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 (1,482 B/.) | 617 B/. | + 140% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.33 B/. | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (50 B/.) | 59 B/. | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (7 B/.) | 6 B/. | + 19% | |
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TOTAL | + 25% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 287 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2024.
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