Cost of living in Martinique compared to Nigeria
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Food | + 56% | |||
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Food in Martinique is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Martinique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (8,896 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 243% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (4,270 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (3,919 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | + 123% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (579 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.26 (1,623 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 (1,306 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | + 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.45 (2,219 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.32 (1,655 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.15 (1,568 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | + 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.45 (1,222 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 139% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (3,986 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (968 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (747 ₦) | 642 ₦ | + 16% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Martinique is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Martinique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €951 (473,863 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €808 (402,720 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €75 (37,173 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €700 (348,780 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €502 (250,209 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €35 (17,515 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €55 (27,522 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | + 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | €350 (174,390 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (74,739 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (4,983 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (6,625 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 342% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Martinique is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Martinique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €15 (7,474 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (12,955 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (45,549 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 (38,909 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 32% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Martinique is 18% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Martinique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 (7,473,858 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.97 (485 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (14,948 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | - 33% | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Martinique is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Martinique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (1,495 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 291% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (2,491 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 19,489 ₦ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (1,993 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (1,557 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 86% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (1,993 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (598 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (1,495 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 125% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (4,983 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 194% | |
Entertainment | + 40% | |||
Entertainment in Martinique is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Martinique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (10,252 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (7,735 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (14,948 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (29,895 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (4,983 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 (4,983 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 364% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.50 (1,246 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 149% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 137,406 ₦ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (24,913 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (3,321 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 540% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Martinique is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria
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