Cost of living in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 14% more expensive than in Varese (Italy)
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| Food | + 34% | |||
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| Food in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 34% more expensive than in Varese (Italy) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Varese | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €15 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €9 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 | €4.63 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 | €1.31 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.66 | €3.14 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.40 | €2.45 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.65 | €7 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.67 | €1.65 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.05 | €1.31 | + 134% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.84 | €1.46 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €5.98 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.34 | €2.44 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 | €1.23 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 40% more expensive than in Varese (Italy) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Varese | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €969 | €988 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €809 | €752 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 | €181 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,241 | €653 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €991 | €407 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €42 | €116 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 | €23 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €454 | €441 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €207 | €126 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 | €5.02 | + 187% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 | €10 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 33% cheaper than in Varese (Italy) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Varese | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €48 | €106 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 | €38 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 | €102 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 | €117 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 5% cheaper than in Varese (Italy) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Varese | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €11,864 | €20,295 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 | €1.61 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 | €47 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 | €18 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 14% cheaper than in Varese (Italy) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Varese | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €9 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 | €10 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 | €72 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.58 | €5.74 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.77 | €4.16 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.73 | €3.48 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 | €2.36 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 | €2.81 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 | €20 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Fort-de-France (Martinique) is 15% more expensive than in Varese (Italy) | ||||
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| Fort-de-France | Varese | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 | €46 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €19 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 | €71 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 | €83 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €8 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 | €1.44 | + 594% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 | €5.92 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 | €547 | + 156% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 | €48 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €5.39 | + 30% | |
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TOTAL | + 14% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 33 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2024.
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