Cost of living in Martinique compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 248% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Martinique is 248% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Martinique | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €30 (Taka 4,230) | Taka 253 | + 1569% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €20 (Taka 2,820) | Taka 518 | + 445% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 234 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Taka 91 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Taka 150 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €25 (Taka 3,525) | Taka 78 | + 4434% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 476 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Taka 307 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Taka 56 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 407 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,613 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Taka 136 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Taka 72 | - | |
| Housing | + 569% | |||
| Housing in Martinique is 569% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Martinique | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 40,565 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 22,239 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €900 (Taka 126,886) | Taka 4,221 | + 2906% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €9,000 (Taka 1,268,862) | Taka 50,272 | + 2424% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €8,000 (Taka 1,127,877) | Taka 31,111 | + 3525% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (Taka 12,689) | Taka 5,000 | + 154% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €200 (Taka 28,197) | Taka 1,266 | + 2128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 49,805 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €600 (Taka 84,591) | Taka 15,000 | + 464% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 568 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €90 (Taka 12,689) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Martinique is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Martinique | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,505 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,407 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 5,268 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,284 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Martinique is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Martinique | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,757,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Taka 110 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,433 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 326% | |||
| Personal Care in Martinique is 326% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Martinique | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 250 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 308 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 360 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €25 (Taka 3,525) | Taka 191 | + 1744% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €14 (Taka 1,974) | Taka 794 | + 149% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €5.00 (Taka 705) | Taka 158 | + 345% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €5.00 (Taka 705) | Taka 200 | + 252% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €120 (Taka 16,918) | Taka 205 | + 8143% | |
| Entertainment | + 221% | |||
| Entertainment in Martinique is 221% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Martinique | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €150 (Taka 21,148) | Taka 1,513 | + 1298% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €90 (Taka 12,689) | Taka 1,024 | + 1139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (Taka 12,689) | Taka 3,000 | + 323% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 3,597 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,519 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 253 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 606 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 (Taka 197,378) | Taka 35,756 | + 452% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €20 (Taka 2,820) | Taka 2,307 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 325 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 418% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 383 prices entered by 186 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
140.985
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Cost of living in Martinique is 418% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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