Cost of living in Martinique compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 201% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Martinique is 201% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Martinique | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €30 (244元) | 42元 | + 479% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €20 (163元) | 39元 | + 322% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 14元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 14元 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 16元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €25 (204元) | 10元 | + 1872% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 50元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 16元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 6元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 6元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 89元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 8元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 13元 | - | |
| Housing | + 534% | |||
| Housing in Martinique is 534% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Martinique | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 12,713元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 5,917元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €900 (7,330元) | 450元 | + 1530% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €9,000 (73,301元) | 6,564元 | + 1017% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €8,000 (65,157元) | 3,518元 | + 1752% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (733元) | 296元 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €200 (1,629元) | 100元 | + 1535% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 1,460元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €600 (4,887元) | 553元 | + 784% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 43元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €90 (733元) | 55元 | + 1223% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Martinique is about the same as in China | ||||
| Martinique | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 418元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 296元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 553元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 705元 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Martinique is about the same as in China | ||||
| Martinique | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 148,726元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 8元 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 228元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 198% | |||
| Personal Care in Martinique is 198% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Martinique | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 42元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 59元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 114元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 67元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €25 (204元) | 57元 | + 258% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €14 (114元) | 25元 | + 356% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €5.00 (41元) | 6元 | + 561% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €5.00 (41元) | 13元 | + 226% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €120 (977元) | 85元 | + 1055% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in Martinique is 124% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Martinique | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €150 (1,222元) | 178元 | + 587% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €90 (733元) | 105元 | + 601% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (733元) | 1,179元 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 320元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 81元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 28元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 19元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 (11,402元) | 3,924元 | + 191% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €20 (163元) | 412元 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 25元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 351% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 802 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Martinique is 351% more expensive than in China
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