Cost of living in Martinique compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 195% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Martinique is 195% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Taka 1,383) | Taka 264 | + 424% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Taka 922) | Taka 397 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €9 (Taka 830) | Taka 160 | + 420% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.80 (Taka 166) | Taka 81 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €14 (Taka 1,291) | Taka 116 | + 1014% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (Taka 369) | Taka 52 | + 614% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 434 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (Taka 277) | Taka 186 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (Taka 184) | Taka 25 | + 635% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (Taka 184) | Taka 426 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,872 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.50 (Taka 230) | Taka 102 | + 125% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (Taka 184) | Taka 41 | + 347% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Martinique is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,000 (Taka 92,192) | Taka 46,240 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (Taka 92,192) | Taka 27,702 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €80 (Taka 7,375) | Taka 4,496 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 34,541 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 19,179 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,784 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 1,257 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €600 (Taka 55,315) | Taka 35,775 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 12,836 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 341 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Taka 1,106) | Taka 1,289 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Martinique is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €110 (Taka 10,141) | Taka 1,687 | + 501% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 1,618 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €134 (Taka 12,321) | Taka 4,829 | + 155% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 3,696 | - | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Martinique is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,174,310 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (Taka 138) | Taka 95 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (Taka 4,056) | Taka 2,580 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Martinique is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (Taka 1,106) | Taka 189 | + 487% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 588 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (Taka 1,844) | Taka 914 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €1.00 (Taka 92) | Taka 560 | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 256 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 340 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 87 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 102 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (Taka 1,383) | Taka 231 | + 497% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Martinique is 67% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (Taka 4,610) | Taka 1,040 | + 343% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (Taka 1,659) | Taka 878 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,026 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,200 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,227 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 362 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (Taka 698) | Taka 540 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.70 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (Taka 5,992) | Taka 1,903 | + 215% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Taka 738) | Taka 270 | + 174% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,220 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
92.192
BDT
/
EUR
Cost of living in Martinique is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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