Cost of living in Martinique compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 261% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Martinique is 261% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (₨1,170) | ₨391 | + 199% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (₨780) | ₨280 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €9 (₨702) | ₨141 | + 399% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.80 (₨140) | ₨53 | + 167% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €14 (₨1,092) | ₨72 | + 1415% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (₨312) | ₨37 | + 751% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨215 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (₨234) | ₨141 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (₨156) | ₨28 | + 454% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (₨156) | ₨127 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨825 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.50 (₨195) | ₨84 | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (₨156) | ₨35 | + 342% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Martinique is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,000 (₨77,977) | ₨31,319 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (₨77,977) | ₨20,070 | + 289% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €80 (₨6,238) | ₨4,179 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨23,911 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨13,849 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,140 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨741 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €600 (₨46,786) | ₨30,622 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,743 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨375 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (₨936) | ₨325 | + 188% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Martinique is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €110 (₨8,577) | ₨2,357 | + 264% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,587 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €134 (₨10,421) | ₨3,785 | + 175% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,802 | - | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Martinique is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨933,670 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (₨117) | ₨76 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (₨3,431) | ₨1,212 | + 183% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Martinique is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (₨936) | ₨108 | + 765% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨209 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (₨1,560) | ₨987 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €1.00 (₨78) | ₨248 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨172 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨234 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨151 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨67 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (₨1,170) | ₨243 | + 381% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Martinique is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (₨3,899) | ₨1,193 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (₨1,404) | ₨468 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,731 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,919 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨686 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨220 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (₨591) | ₨226 | + 161% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨33,881 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.76 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (₨5,068) | ₨1,977 | + 156% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨624) | ₨245 | + 155% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,496 prices entered by 2,279 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Martinique is 94% more expensive than in India
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