Cost of living in Martinique compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 167% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Martinique is 167% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (120元) | 41元 | + 195% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (80元) | 34元 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €9 (72元) | 16元 | + 354% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.80 (14元) | 15元 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €14 (112元) | 13元 | + 741% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (32元) | 8元 | + 310% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 50元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (24元) | 14元 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (16元) | 6元 | + 162% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (16元) | 5.52元 | + 190% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 100元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.50 (20元) | 8元 | + 157% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (16元) | 14元 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Martinique is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,000 (7,996元) | 8,141元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (7,996元) | 4,333元 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €80 (640元) | 413元 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 5,109元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 2,773元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 292元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 87元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €600 (4,798元) | 2,336元 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 513元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (96元) | 50元 | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Martinique is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €110 (880元) | 436元 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 235元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €134 (1,069元) | 603元 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 521元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Martinique is 58% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 132,320元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (12元) | 7元 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (352元) | 157元 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Martinique is about the same as in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (96元) | 31元 | + 206% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 32元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (160元) | 368元 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €1.00 (8元) | 46元 | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 51元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 34元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 8元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 12元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (120元) | 76元 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Martinique is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (400元) | 177元 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (144元) | 96元 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,146元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 365元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 67元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 32元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (61元) | 27元 | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,242元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.28元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (520元) | 310元 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (64元) | 21元 | + 212% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,557 prices entered by 288 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Martinique is 59% more expensive than in China
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