Cost of living in Martinique compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 186% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Martinique is 186% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Martinique | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (₨1,456) | ₨336 | + 334% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₨699) | ₨294 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (₨642) | ₨163 | + 294% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (₨95) | ₨54 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.26 (₨266) | ₨83 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 (₨214) | ₨40 | + 438% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.45 (₨363) | ₨216 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.32 (₨271) | ₨152 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.15 (₨257) | ₨29 | + 788% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.45 (₨200) | ₨148 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (₨709) | ₨766 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (₨158) | ₨88 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (₨122) | ₨35 | + 252% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in Martinique is 187% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Martinique | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €951 (₨77,577) | ₨30,707 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €808 (₨65,930) | ₨20,031 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €75 (₨6,086) | ₨4,413 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €653 (₨53,251) | ₨22,933 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €502 (₨40,962) | ₨14,192 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €35 (₨2,867) | ₨3,664 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €55 (₨4,506) | ₨511 | + 782% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (₨28,550) | ₨29,219 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (₨12,236) | ₨12,383 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₨816) | ₨416 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (₨1,085) | ₨320 | + 239% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Martinique is about the same as in India | ||||
| Martinique | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €15 (₨1,224) | ₨2,328 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (₨2,121) | ₨2,564 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (₨7,457) | ₨3,571 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 (₨6,370) | ₨3,002 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Martinique is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Martinique | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 (₨1,223,565) | ₨980,422 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.97 (₨79) | ₨107 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (₨4,079) | ₨1,414 | + 188% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Martinique is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Martinique | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (₨245) | ₨140 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (₨408) | ₨303 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,443 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (₨326) | ₨402 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (₨204) | ₨190 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (₨326) | ₨248 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (₨98) | ₨152 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (₨163) | ₨72 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (₨816) | ₨373 | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Martinique is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Martinique | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (₨1,678) | ₨1,405 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨1,266) | ₨592 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (₨2,447) | ₨1,517 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €36 (₨2,968) | ₨2,140 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨816) | ₨607 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 (₨816) | ₨229 | + 256% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.95 (₨322) | ₨173 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,652 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (₨4,079) | ₨1,540 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨544) | ₨247 | + 120% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,543 prices entered by 969 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Martinique is 103% more expensive than in India
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