- Cost of Living
- Martinique
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Martinique compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Martinique is 125% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (R$ 64) | R$ 28 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €10 (R$ 43) | R$ 26 | + 68% | |
| 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$ 3.26 | + 163% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €14 (R$ 60) | R$ 7 | + 753% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.45 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.66 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | R$ 5.60 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | R$ 3.26 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.56 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (R$ 5.14) | R$ 3.21 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Martinique is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 (R$ 4,286) | R$ 3,152 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €600 (R$ 2,572) | R$ 1,954 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €600 (R$ 2,572) | R$ 575 | + 347% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | R$ 2,124 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | R$ 1,330 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | R$ 409 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 83 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €600 (R$ 2,572) | R$ 1,724 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 429 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (R$ 51) | R$ 17 | + 207% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Martinique is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €110 (R$ 472) | R$ 204 | + 131% | |
| 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$ 573) | R$ 328 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 258 | - | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Martinique is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 86,029 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (R$ 5.46) | R$ 4.28 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (R$ 116) | R$ 202 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Martinique is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (R$ 51) | R$ 17 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 46 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (R$ 86) | R$ 237 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €1.00 (R$ 4.29) | R$ 18 | - 76% | |
| 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$ 6 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 4.04 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (R$ 64) | R$ 39 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Martinique is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 95 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (R$ 69) | R$ 50 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 176 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 175 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 9 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,726 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (R$ 279) | R$ 116 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25,450 prices entered by 2,609 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Martinique is 32% more expensive than in Brazil
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