Cost of living in Martinique compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Martinique is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (¥1,321) | ¥981 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥925) | ¥700 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (¥1,092) | ¥414 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (¥105) | ¥205 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.00 (¥264) | ¥251 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (¥291) | ¥655 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.76 (¥364) | ¥964 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.67 (¥485) | ¥741 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €4.41 (¥582) | ¥391 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.50 (¥462) | ¥300 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (¥1,321) | ¥1,420 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.00 (¥132) | ¥178 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (¥198) | ¥217 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Martinique is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,017 (¥134,264) | ¥299,320 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €762 (¥100,698) | ¥164,446 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (¥13,426) | ¥21,056 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €656 (¥86,636) | ¥150,152 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €505 (¥66,643) | ¥78,123 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €35 (¥4,665) | ¥11,902 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (¥6,604) | ¥4,118 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (¥46,230) | ¥70,060 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (¥19,813) | ¥12,705 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (¥1,321) | ¥794 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (¥1,073) | ¥2,406 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Martinique is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €15 (¥1,981) | ¥7,319 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (¥3,434) | ¥4,417 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 (¥7,925) | ¥8,375 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €65 (¥8,585) | ¥13,139 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Martinique is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 (¥1,981,265) | ¥2,627,120 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.40 (¥52) | ¥135 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (¥6,171) | ¥10,272 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Martinique is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (¥396) | ¥1,148 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (¥660) | ¥1,229 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,176 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (¥528) | ¥803 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (¥330) | ¥611 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (¥528) | ¥528 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (¥159) | ¥152 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (¥264) | ¥258 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (¥1,321) | ¥3,156 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Martinique is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (¥3,963) | ¥3,672 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (¥2,198) | ¥3,638 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (¥3,963) | ¥16,372 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (¥6,604) | ¥6,066 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (¥1,321) | ¥1,131 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 (¥1,321) | ¥435 | + 204% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (¥660) | ¥548 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥55,862 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥53 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (¥6,604) | ¥9,625 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.00 (¥396) | ¥530 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 918 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Martinique is 23% cheaper than in Japan
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