Cost of living in Martinique compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 178% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Martinique is 178% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (R$ 68) | R$ 28 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 47) | R$ 27 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (R$ 56) | R$ 8 | + 617% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (R$ 5.36) | R$ 3.88 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.00 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.58 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.76 (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.67 (R$ 25) | R$ 7 | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €4.41 (R$ 30) | R$ 4.56 | + 553% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.50 (R$ 24) | R$ 4.83 | + 390% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (R$ 68) | R$ 38 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.00 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.37 | + 201% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Martinique is 141% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,017 (R$ 6,871) | R$ 3,095 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €762 (R$ 5,153) | R$ 1,821 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (R$ 687) | R$ 493 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €656 (R$ 4,434) | R$ 2,061 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €505 (R$ 3,410) | R$ 1,276 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €35 (R$ 239) | R$ 357 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (R$ 338) | R$ 79 | + 326% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (R$ 2,366) | R$ 1,672 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (R$ 1,014) | R$ 471 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (R$ 68) | R$ 22 | + 204% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (R$ 55) | R$ 17 | + 222% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Martinique is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €15 (R$ 101) | R$ 209 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (R$ 176) | R$ 192 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 (R$ 406) | R$ 324 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €65 (R$ 439) | R$ 247 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Martinique is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 (R$ 101,391) | R$ 87,728 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.40 (R$ 2.68) | R$ 4.44 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (R$ 316) | R$ 224 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Martinique is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (R$ 34) | R$ 41 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 218 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.97 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.07 | + 232% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (R$ 68) | R$ 43 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Martinique is 81% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (R$ 203) | R$ 93 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (R$ 112) | R$ 52 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (R$ 203) | R$ 219 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (R$ 338) | R$ 183 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (R$ 68) | R$ 25 | + 168% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 (R$ 68) | R$ 11 | + 504% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (R$ 34) | R$ 10 | + 245% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,532 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (R$ 338) | R$ 117 | + 189% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,650 prices entered by 1,564 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Martinique is 84% more expensive than in Brazil
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