Cost of living in Martinique compared to India
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Food | + 178% | |||
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Food in Martinique is 178% more expensive than in India | ||||
Martinique | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (₨1,578) | ₨376 | + 320% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₨758) | ₨331 | + 129% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (₨695) | ₨167 | + 315% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (₨103) | ₨58 | + 78% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.26 (₨288) | ₨90 | + 220% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 (₨232) | ₨38 | + 513% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.45 (₨394) | ₨248 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.32 (₨294) | ₨153 | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.15 (₨278) | ₨31 | + 783% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.45 (₨217) | ₨171 | + 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨707) | ₨787 | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (₨172) | ₨91 | + 89% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (₨133) | ₨38 | + 252% | |
Housing | + 154% | |||
Housing in Martinique is 154% more expensive than in India | ||||
Martinique | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €951 (₨84,067) | ₨37,202 | + 126% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €808 (₨71,446) | ₨23,227 | + 208% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €75 (₨6,595) | ₨5,797 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €700 (₨61,876) | ₨25,043 | + 147% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €502 (₨44,389) | ₨16,133 | + 175% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €35 (₨3,107) | ₨6,512 | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €55 (₨4,883) | ₨652 | + 649% | |
40” flat screen tv | €350 (₨30,938) | ₨30,817 | + 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (₨13,259) | ₨11,976 | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₨884) | ₨538 | + 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (₨1,175) | ₨425 | + 177% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Martinique is about the same as in India | ||||
Martinique | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €15 (₨1,326) | ₨2,477 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (₨2,298) | ₨2,797 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (₨8,081) | ₨4,303 | + 88% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 (₨6,903) | ₨3,087 | + 124% | |
Transportation | + 40% | |||
Transportation in Martinique is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
Martinique | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 (₨1,325,922) | ₨1,248,440 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.97 (₨86) | ₨104 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (₨2,652) | ₨1,115 | + 138% | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Martinique is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
Martinique | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (₨265) | ₨144 | + 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (₨442) | ₨241 | + 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨891 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (₨354) | ₨413 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (₨276) | ₨226 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (₨354) | ₨274 | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (₨106) | ₨170 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (₨265) | ₨96 | + 177% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (₨884) | ₨309 | + 186% | |
Entertainment | + 57% | |||
Entertainment in Martinique is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
Martinique | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (₨1,819) | ₨1,438 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨1,372) | ₨603 | + 128% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (₨2,652) | ₨1,419 | + 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (₨5,304) | ₨1,942 | + 173% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨884) | ₨733 | + 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 (₨884) | ₨229 | + 287% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.50 (₨221) | ₨183 | + 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨50,214 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.43 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (₨4,420) | ₨1,560 | + 183% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨589) | ₨267 | + 121% | |
TOTAL | + 87% |

These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Martinique is 87% more expensive than in India
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