Cost of living in Martinique compared to Canada
Currency:
Food | + 95% | |||
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Food in Martinique is 95% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Martinique | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €30 (C$44) | C$24 | + 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €20 (C$29) | C$14 | + 106% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | C$10 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | C$3.31 | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | C$5.82 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €25 (C$37) | C$5.51 | + 567% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | C$11 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | C$5.43 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | C$3.37 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$4.06 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$21 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | C$3.23 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | C$2.54 | - | |
Housing | + 301% | |||
Housing in Martinique is 301% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Martinique | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | C$2,930 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | C$2,306 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €900 (C$1,323) | C$226 | + 484% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €9,000 (C$13,228) | C$2,108 | + 527% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €8,000 (C$11,758) | C$1,484 | + 692% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (C$132) | C$120 | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €200 (C$294) | C$65 | + 352% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | C$401 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €600 (C$882) | C$219 | + 302% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$14 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €90 (C$132) | C$29 | + 355% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Martinique is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Martinique | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | C$80 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | C$59 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | C$146 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$172 | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Martinique is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Martinique | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$33,418 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | C$1.60 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$108 | - | |
Personal Care | + 187% | |||
Personal Care in Martinique is 187% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Martinique | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$11 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$24 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$130 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$10 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €25 (C$37) | C$6 | + 468% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €14 (C$21) | C$6 | + 218% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €5.00 (C$7) | C$4.51 | + 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €5.00 (C$7) | C$3.63 | + 103% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €120 (C$176) | C$30 | + 492% | |
Entertainment | + 86% | |||
Entertainment in Martinique is 86% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Martinique | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €150 (C$220) | C$69 | + 219% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €90 (C$132) | C$32 | + 318% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (C$132) | C$206 | - 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | C$134 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$15 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$6.00 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$8 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 (C$2,058) | C$808 | + 155% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.44 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €20 (C$29) | C$70 | - 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | C$18 | - | |
TOTAL | + 201% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,658 prices entered by 726 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Martinique is 201% more expensive than in Canada
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