Cost of living in Martinique compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Martinique is 75% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 214 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 118 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 53 | + 270% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.00 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 35 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 25 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.76 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 72 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.67 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 40 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €4.41 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 24 | + 334% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.50 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 24 | + 251% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 233 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.00 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 30 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 20 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Martinique is 83% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,017 (Mex$ 24,210) | Mex$ 18,962 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €762 (Mex$ 18,158) | Mex$ 8,614 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (Mex$ 2,421) | Mex$ 1,034 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €656 (Mex$ 15,622) | Mex$ 10,152 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €505 (Mex$ 12,017) | Mex$ 4,898 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €35 (Mex$ 841) | Mex$ 718 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (Mex$ 1,191) | Mex$ 381 | + 212% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (Mex$ 8,336) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (Mex$ 3,573) | Mex$ 2,031 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 101 | + 136% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 91 | + 112% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Martinique is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €15 (Mex$ 357) | Mex$ 845 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (Mex$ 619) | Mex$ 650 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 (Mex$ 1,429) | Mex$ 1,496 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €65 (Mex$ 1,548) | Mex$ 1,106 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Martinique is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 (Mex$ 357,257) | Mex$ 341,309 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.40 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 19 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (Mex$ 1,113) | Mex$ 530 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Martinique is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 82 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 174 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 518 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 82 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 50 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 56 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 29 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 29 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 190 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Martinique is 52% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (Mex$ 715) | Mex$ 311 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Mex$ 396) | Mex$ 146 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (Mex$ 715) | Mex$ 836 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (Mex$ 1,191) | Mex$ 680 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 121 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 71 | + 233% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 39 | + 208% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,977 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.61 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (Mex$ 1,191) | Mex$ 991 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.00 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 61 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,975 prices entered by 1,199 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Martinique is 56% more expensive than in Mexico
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