Cost of living in Martinique compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Martinique is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Martinique | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (128元) | 43元 | + 195% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (61元) | 37元 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (56元) | 17元 | + 233% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (8元) | 14元 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.26 (23元) | 16元 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 (19元) | 9元 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.45 (32元) | 48元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.32 (24元) | 13元 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.15 (23元) | 6元 | + 271% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.45 (18元) | 7元 | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (62元) | 97元 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (14元) | 9元 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (11元) | 13元 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Martinique is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Martinique | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €951 (6,800元) | 13,898元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €808 (5,779元) | 8,379元 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €75 (533元) | 462元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €653 (4,668元) | 6,525元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €502 (3,590元) | 4,376元 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €35 (251元) | 516元 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €55 (395元) | 140元 | + 182% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (2,502元) | 1,829元 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (1,072元) | 546元 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (71元) | 50元 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (95元) | 66元 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Martinique is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Martinique | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €15 (107元) | 511元 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (186元) | 288元 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (654元) | 654元 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 (558元) | 844元 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Martinique is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Martinique | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 (107,249元) | 148,501元 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.97 (7元) | 8元 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (357元) | 206元 | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Martinique is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Martinique | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (21元) | 28元 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (36元) | 27元 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 386元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (29元) | 30元 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (18元) | 19元 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (29元) | 44元 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (9元) | 21元 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (14元) | 16元 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (71元) | 82元 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Martinique is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Martinique | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (147元) | 260元 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (111元) | 122元 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (214元) | 417元 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €36 (260元) | 319元 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (71元) | 90元 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 (71元) | 31元 | + 130% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.95 (28元) | 19元 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,968元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (357元) | 410元 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (48元) | 38元 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,188 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Martinique is 6% more expensive than in China
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