Cost of living in Martinique compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 162% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Martinique is 162% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 154 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 105 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €9 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 58 | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.80 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 20 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €14 (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 32 | + 820% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 22 | + 280% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 67 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 40 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 23 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 21 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 214 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.50 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 28 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 19 | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Martinique is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,000 (Mex$ 20,866) | Mex$ 19,038 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (Mex$ 20,866) | Mex$ 8,889 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €80 (Mex$ 1,669) | Mex$ 1,265 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 10,724 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 5,857 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 937 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 387 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €600 (Mex$ 12,520) | Mex$ 7,514 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,954 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 101 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Mex$ 250) | Mex$ 87 | + 186% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Martinique is 40% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €110 (Mex$ 2,295) | Mex$ 851 | + 170% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 635 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €134 (Mex$ 2,789) | Mex$ 1,509 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,210 | - | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Martinique is 42% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 326,490 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 20 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (Mex$ 918) | Mex$ 496 | + 85% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Martinique is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (Mex$ 250) | Mex$ 78 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 226 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (Mex$ 417) | Mex$ 549 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €1.00 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 68 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 49 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 59 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 176 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Martinique is 62% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (Mex$ 1,043) | Mex$ 342 | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (Mex$ 376) | Mex$ 140 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 922 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 662 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 109 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 59 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 41 | + 285% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,936 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.57 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (Mex$ 1,356) | Mex$ 851 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 55 | + 204% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,780 prices entered by 1,406 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Martinique is 63% more expensive than in Mexico
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