Cost of living in Martinique compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 202% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Martinique is 202% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (R$ 71) | R$ 29 | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (R$ 47) | R$ 26 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €9 (R$ 43) | R$ 7 | + 492% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.80 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.33 | + 157% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €14 (R$ 66) | R$ 7 | + 845% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.59 | + 240% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.98 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.05 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.54 | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.50 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.34 | + 185% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Martinique is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,000 (R$ 4,748) | R$ 3,249 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (R$ 4,748) | R$ 1,937 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €80 (R$ 380) | R$ 571 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,055 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,331 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 347 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 78 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €600 (R$ 2,849) | R$ 1,529 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 428 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (R$ 57) | R$ 16 | + 246% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Martinique is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €110 (R$ 522) | R$ 199 | + 163% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 168 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €134 (R$ 635) | R$ 308 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 242 | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Martinique is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 88,832 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.35 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (R$ 209) | R$ 211 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Martinique is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (R$ 57) | R$ 18 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (R$ 95) | R$ 241 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €1.00 (R$ 4.75) | R$ 16 | - 70% | |
| 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$ 5.31 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 3.69 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (R$ 71) | R$ 37 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Martinique is 63% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (R$ 237) | R$ 101 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (R$ 85) | R$ 51 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 177 | - | |
| 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.) | €8 (R$ 36) | R$ 12 | + 209% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,791 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (R$ 309) | R$ 114 | + 170% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (R$ 38) | R$ 10 | + 270% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,410 prices entered by 1,228 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Martinique is 55% more expensive than in Brazil
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