Cost of living in Martinique compared to India
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Food | + 171% | |||
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Food in Martinique is 171% more expensive than in India | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (₨880) | ₨367 | + 140% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨616) | ₨293 | + 110% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (₨728) | ₨142 | + 414% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (₨70) | ₨52 | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.00 (₨176) | ₨73 | + 141% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (₨194) | ₨36 | + 436% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.76 (₨243) | ₨227 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.67 (₨323) | ₨139 | + 132% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €4.41 (₨388) | ₨31 | + 1160% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.50 (₨308) | ₨132 | + 133% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (₨880) | ₨772 | + 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.00 (₨88) | ₨86 | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (₨132) | ₨36 | + 268% | |
Housing | + 200% | |||
Housing in Martinique is 200% more expensive than in India | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,017 (₨89,453) | ₨33,314 | + 169% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €762 (₨67,090) | ₨19,892 | + 237% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (₨8,945) | ₨4,541 | + 97% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €656 (₨57,721) | ₨19,031 | + 203% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €505 (₨44,401) | ₨12,492 | + 255% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €35 (₨3,108) | ₨3,341 | - 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (₨4,400) | ₨676 | + 551% | |
40” flat screen tv | €350 (₨30,800) | ₨29,555 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (₨13,200) | ₨10,444 | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₨880) | ₨411 | + 114% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (₨715) | ₨211 | + 239% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Martinique is about the same as in India | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €15 (₨1,320) | ₨2,314 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (₨2,288) | ₨2,579 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 (₨5,280) | ₨3,601 | + 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €65 (₨5,720) | ₨2,719 | + 110% | |
Transportation | + 79% | |||
Transportation in Martinique is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 (₨1,320,011) | ₨918,724 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.40 (₨35) | ₨80 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (₨4,111) | ₨1,156 | + 256% | |
Personal Care | + 30% | |||
Personal Care in Martinique is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (₨264) | ₨100 | + 163% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (₨440) | ₨212 | + 107% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨624 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (₨352) | ₨316 | + 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (₨220) | ₨161 | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (₨352) | ₨254 | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (₨106) | ₨140 | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (₨176) | ₨68 | + 157% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (₨880) | ₨239 | + 268% | |
Entertainment | + 80% | |||
Entertainment in Martinique is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (₨2,640) | ₨1,195 | + 121% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨1,464) | ₨471 | + 211% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (₨2,640) | ₨1,633 | + 62% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (₨4,400) | ₨1,629 | + 170% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨880) | ₨568 | + 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 (₨880) | ₨193 | + 356% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (₨440) | ₨190 | + 132% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨36,202 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.27 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (₨4,400) | ₨1,591 | + 177% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.00 (₨264) | ₨271 | - 3% | |
TOTAL | + 116% |

These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Martinique is 116% more expensive than in India
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