Cost of living in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 64% more expensive than in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil)
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| Food | + 120% | |||
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| Food in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 120% more expensive than in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Santos, Sao Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (R$ 98) | R$ 34 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (R$ 67) | R$ 35 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (R$ 53) | R$ 12 | + 328% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.50 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.66 (R$ 36) | R$ 13 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.40 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.65 (R$ 30) | R$ 28 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.67 (R$ 24) | R$ 9 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.05 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.84 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 51) | R$ 52 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.34 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 124% more expensive than in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Santos, Sao Paulo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €969 (R$ 6,239) | R$ 4,342 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €809 (R$ 5,212) | R$ 3,103 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (R$ 741) | R$ 623 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,241 (R$ 7,993) | R$ 1,990 | + 302% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €991 (R$ 6,384) | R$ 1,703 | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €42 (R$ 272) | R$ 494 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (R$ 321) | R$ 130 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €454 (R$ 2,924) | R$ 2,373 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €207 (R$ 1,333) | R$ 535 | + 149% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (R$ 93) | R$ 27 | + 244% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (R$ 100) | R$ 23 | + 336% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 12% more expensive than in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Santos, Sao Paulo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €48 (R$ 311) | R$ 243 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (R$ 185) | R$ 219 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (R$ 618) | R$ 357 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (R$ 553) | R$ 279 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is about the same as in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Santos, Sao Paulo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €11,864 (R$ 76,409) | R$ 169,358 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (R$ 311) | R$ 324 | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (R$ 143) | R$ 32 | + 343% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 57% more expensive than in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Santos, Sao Paulo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (R$ 51) | R$ 13 | + 284% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (R$ 32) | R$ 52 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (R$ 129) | R$ 347 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.58 (R$ 17) | R$ 23 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.77 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 179% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.73 (R$ 37) | R$ 17 | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 178% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.82 | + 287% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (R$ 177) | R$ 50 | + 257% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 113% more expensive than in Santos, Sao Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Santos, Sao Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (R$ 260) | R$ 125 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (R$ 104) | R$ 75 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (R$ 285) | R$ 171 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (R$ 339) | R$ 191 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (R$ 64) | R$ 26 | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 (R$ 64) | R$ 11 | + 507% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (R$ 32) | R$ 12 | + 178% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 (R$ 9,017) | R$ 3,026 | + 198% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.91 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (R$ 304) | R$ 115 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (R$ 45) | R$ 12 | + 281% | |
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TOTAL | + 64% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 178 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2024.
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