Cost of living in Martinique compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Martinique is 40% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Martinique | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (¥2,686) | ¥1,028 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (¥1,289) | ¥723 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (¥1,183) | ¥519 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (¥175) | ¥197 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.26 (¥490) | ¥316 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 (¥394) | ¥629 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.45 (¥670) | ¥962 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.32 (¥500) | ¥902 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.15 (¥474) | ¥574 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.45 (¥369) | ¥285 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥1,203) | ¥1,208 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (¥292) | ¥184 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (¥226) | ¥206 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Martinique is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Martinique | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €951 (¥143,069) | ¥326,267 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €808 (¥121,589) | ¥171,772 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €75 (¥11,223) | ¥28,488 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €700 (¥105,304) | ¥157,603 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €502 (¥75,543) | ¥82,713 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €35 (¥5,288) | ¥24,082 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €55 (¥8,309) | ¥4,699 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (¥52,652) | ¥47,482 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (¥22,565) | ¥32,093 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (¥1,504) | ¥1,313 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (¥2,000) | ¥1,878 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Martinique is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Martinique | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €15 (¥2,257) | ¥6,136 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (¥3,911) | ¥5,199 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (¥13,752) | ¥8,989 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 (¥11,747) | ¥13,588 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Martinique is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Martinique | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 (¥2,256,505) | ¥2,700,660 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.97 (¥147) | ¥165 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (¥4,513) | ¥10,143 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Martinique is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Martinique | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (¥451) | ¥2,497 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (¥752) | ¥1,967 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,380 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (¥602) | ¥650 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (¥470) | ¥938 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (¥602) | ¥702 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (¥181) | ¥218 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (¥451) | ¥216 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (¥1,504) | ¥3,927 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Martinique is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Martinique | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (¥3,095) | ¥4,141 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (¥2,335) | ¥3,600 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (¥4,513) | ¥4,000 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (¥9,026) | ¥5,993 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (¥1,504) | ¥984 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 (¥1,504) | ¥472 | + 219% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.50 (¥376) | ¥575 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥101,122 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (¥7,522) | ¥9,280 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (¥1,003) | ¥592 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 764 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Martinique is 18% cheaper than in Japan
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