- Cost of Living
- Martinique
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Martinique compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Martinique is 142% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Mex$ 343) | Mex$ 120 | + 187% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €10 (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 95 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €1.50 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 67 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 19 | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €14 (Mex$ 320) | Mex$ 31 | + 940% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.45 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 20 | + 295% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 62 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 38 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 24 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 21 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 223 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 25 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 20 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Martinique is 48% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 (Mex$ 22,837) | Mex$ 19,574 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €600 (Mex$ 13,702) | Mex$ 10,212 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €600 (Mex$ 13,702) | Mex$ 1,590 | + 762% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 11,923 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 6,773 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 1,354 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 381 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €600 (Mex$ 13,702) | Mex$ 8,096 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 105 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 87 | + 216% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Martinique is 43% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €110 (Mex$ 2,512) | Mex$ 811 | + 210% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 667 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €134 (Mex$ 3,052) | Mex$ 1,489 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,283 | - | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Martinique is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 313,588 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 19 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (Mex$ 617) | Mex$ 460 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Martinique is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 75 | + 265% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 189 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (Mex$ 457) | Mex$ 548 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €1.00 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 70 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 48 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 54 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 27 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (Mex$ 343) | Mex$ 126 | + 173% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Martinique is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 378 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Mex$ 365) | Mex$ 137 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,204 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 742 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 55 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 44 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,278 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (Mex$ 1,484) | Mex$ 724 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 52 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,204 prices entered by 1,173 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Martinique is 53% more expensive than in Mexico
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