Cost of living in Martinique compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Martinique is 65% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (78元) | 55元 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (55元) | 37元 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (65元) | 16元 | + 296% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (6元) | 13元 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.00 (16元) | 14元 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (17元) | 8元 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.76 (22元) | 56元 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.67 (29元) | 13元 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €4.41 (35元) | 7元 | + 393% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.50 (27元) | 6元 | + 350% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (78元) | 119元 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.00 (8元) | 9元 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (12元) | 10元 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Martinique is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,017 (7,956元) | 7,672元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €762 (5,967元) | 4,711元 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (796元) | 412元 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €656 (5,134元) | 7,031元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €505 (3,949元) | 4,064元 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €35 (276元) | 279元 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (391元) | 88元 | + 345% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (2,739元) | 2,091元 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (1,174元) | 619元 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (78元) | 43元 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (64元) | 41元 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Martinique is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €15 (117元) | 415元 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (203元) | 211元 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 (470元) | 590元 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €65 (509元) | 663元 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Martinique is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 (117,398元) | 159,594元 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.40 (3.10元) | 6元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (366元) | 176元 | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Martinique is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (23元) | 30元 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (39元) | 36元 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 440元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (31元) | 35元 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (20元) | 38元 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (31元) | 36元 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (9元) | 10元 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (16元) | 11元 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (78元) | 80元 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Martinique is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (235元) | 206元 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (130元) | 98元 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (235元) | 743元 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (391元) | 429元 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (78元) | 67元 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 (78元) | 35元 | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (39元) | 32元 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,535元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.68元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (391元) | 481元 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.00 (23元) | 23元 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,939 prices entered by 199 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Martinique is 23% more expensive than in China
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