Cost of living in Martinique compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Martinique is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Martinique | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (¥2,403) | ¥1,145 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (¥1,153) | ¥719 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (¥1,058) | ¥437 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (¥157) | ¥211 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.26 (¥438) | ¥282 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 (¥353) | ¥815 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.45 (¥599) | ¥951 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.32 (¥447) | ¥984 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.15 (¥424) | ¥421 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.45 (¥330) | ¥268 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (¥1,170) | ¥1,770 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (¥261) | ¥217 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (¥202) | ¥225 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Martinique is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Martinique | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €951 (¥127,985) | ¥194,768 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €808 (¥108,770) | ¥126,641 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €75 (¥10,040) | ¥21,178 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €653 (¥87,852) | ¥142,258 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €502 (¥67,579) | ¥80,836 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €35 (¥4,731) | ¥13,643 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €55 (¥7,433) | ¥3,988 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (¥47,101) | ¥59,521 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (¥20,186) | ¥17,809 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (¥1,346) | ¥665 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (¥1,789) | ¥2,700 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Martinique is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Martinique | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €15 (¥2,019) | ¥7,941 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (¥3,499) | ¥4,162 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (¥12,302) | ¥7,471 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 (¥10,509) | ¥15,388 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Martinique is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Martinique | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 (¥2,018,609) | ¥2,576,380 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.97 (¥131) | ¥161 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (¥6,729) | ¥16,725 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Martinique is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Martinique | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (¥404) | ¥1,370 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (¥673) | ¥1,955 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,523 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (¥538) | ¥2,205 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (¥336) | ¥648 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (¥538) | ¥409 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (¥161) | ¥143 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (¥269) | ¥184 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (¥1,346) | ¥3,583 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Martinique is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Martinique | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (¥2,769) | ¥4,280 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (¥2,089) | ¥3,593 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (¥4,037) | ¥20,657 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €36 (¥4,897) | ¥6,242 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (¥1,346) | ¥1,034 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 (¥1,346) | ¥533 | + 153% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.95 (¥532) | ¥526 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥58,872 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (¥6,729) | ¥11,178 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (¥897) | ¥554 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 635 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Martinique is 24% cheaper than in Japan
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