Cost of living in Martinique compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 236% | |||
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Food in Martinique is 236% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Martinique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €30 (50,416 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 714% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €20 (33,610 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 691% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 3,207 ₦ | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 1,209 ₦ | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | 2,479 ₦ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €25 (42,013 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 2710% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 5,933 ₦ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 3,488 ₦ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 2,733 ₦ | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 1,037 ₦ | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 9,593 ₦ | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | 1,084 ₦ | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 1,323 ₦ | - | |
Housing | + 558% | |||
Housing in Martinique is 558% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Martinique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 2,222,680 ₦ | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 1,328,290 ₦ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €900 (1,512,466 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 883% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €9,000 (15,124,656 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 1692% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €8,000 (13,444,139 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 1683% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (151,247 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €200 (336,103 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 1072% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | 387,079 ₦ | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €600 (1,008,310 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 697% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 2,193 ₦ | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €90 (151,247 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 4966% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Martinique is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
Martinique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 17,024 ₦ | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 15,682 ₦ | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 45,968 ₦ | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 50,000 ₦ | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Martinique is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
Martinique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,000,000 ₦ | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 1,034 ₦ | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 34,491 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | + 367% | |||
Personal Care in Martinique is 367% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Martinique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 4,044 ₦ | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,768 ₦ | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 17,619 ₦ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 4,474 ₦ | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €25 (42,013 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 2302% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €14 (23,527 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 514% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €5.00 (8,403 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 187% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €5.00 (8,403 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 528% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €120 (201,662 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 5453% | |
Entertainment | + 190% | |||
Entertainment in Martinique is 190% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Martinique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €150 (252,078 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 475% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €90 (151,247 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 1266% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (151,247 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 893% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 42,055 ₦ | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 4,541 ₦ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 3,331 ₦ | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 1,421 ₦ | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 (2,352,724 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 689% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €20 (33,610 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 2,500 ₦ | - | |
TOTAL | + 407% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2025.
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Cost of living in Martinique is 407% more expensive than in Nigeria
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