Cost of living in Martinique compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Martinique is 72% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Martinique | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (136元) | 46元 | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (65元) | 40元 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (60元) | 16元 | + 276% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (9元) | 18元 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.26 (25元) | 19元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 (20元) | 11元 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.45 (34元) | 63元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.32 (25元) | 15元 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.15 (24元) | 6元 | + 276% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.45 (19元) | 7元 | + 154% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (61元) | 118元 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (15元) | 8元 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (11元) | 16元 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Martinique is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Martinique | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €951 (7,227元) | 15,059元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €808 (6,142元) | 9,006元 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €75 (567元) | 421元 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €700 (5,319元) | 7,547元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €502 (3,816元) | 4,347元 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €35 (267元) | 262元 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €55 (420元) | 115元 | + 264% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (2,660元) | 1,143元 | + 133% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (1,140元) | 589元 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (76元) | 39元 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (101元) | 51元 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Martinique is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Martinique | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €15 (114元) | 529元 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (198元) | 248元 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (695元) | 626元 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 (593元) | 828元 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Martinique is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Martinique | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 (113,985元) | 161,247元 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.97 (7元) | 9元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (228元) | 204元 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Martinique is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Martinique | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (23元) | 39元 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (38元) | 27元 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 391元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (30元) | 53元 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (24元) | 33元 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (30元) | 34元 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (9元) | 13元 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (23元) | 15元 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (76元) | 74元 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Martinique is about the same as in China | ||||
| Martinique | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (156元) | 265元 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (118元) | 110元 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (228元) | 1,294元 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (456元) | 348元 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (76元) | 79元 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 (76元) | 29元 | + 159% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.50 (19元) | 18元 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (380元) | 410元 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (51元) | 24元 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,345 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Martinique is 4% more expensive than in China
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