- Cost of Living
- Martinique
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Martinique compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Martinique is 124% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (R$ 64) | R$ 29 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €10 (R$ 43) | R$ 26 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €1.50 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.29 | + 159% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €14 (R$ 60) | R$ 7 | + 761% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.45 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.85 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | R$ 5.65 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | R$ 3.28 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.61 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (R$ 5.12) | R$ 3.22 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Martinique is 47% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 (R$ 4,264) | R$ 3,138 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €600 (R$ 2,558) | R$ 1,936 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €600 (R$ 2,558) | R$ 638 | + 301% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | R$ 2,144 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | R$ 1,324 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | R$ 394 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 81 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €600 (R$ 2,558) | R$ 1,725 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 422 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 20 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (R$ 51) | R$ 17 | + 207% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Martinique is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €110 (R$ 469) | R$ 207 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €134 (R$ 570) | R$ 338 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 254 | - | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Martinique is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 87,073 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (R$ 5.43) | R$ 4.35 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (R$ 115) | R$ 201 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Martinique is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (R$ 51) | R$ 16 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 48 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (R$ 85) | R$ 230 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €1.00 (R$ 4.26) | R$ 17 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 5.89 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 4.02 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (R$ 64) | R$ 39 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Martinique is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 97 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (R$ 68) | R$ 50 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 171 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 178 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 24 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 9 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,677 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (R$ 277) | R$ 117 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 9 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 23,750 prices entered by 2,354 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Martinique is 33% more expensive than in Brazil
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