Cost of living in Martinique compared to Nigeria
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Food | + 97% | |||
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Food in Martinique is 97% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (4,600 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 122% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (3,220 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (3,803 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 269% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (365 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.00 (920 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (1,014 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.76 (1,268 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.67 (1,690 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €4.41 (2,028 ₦) | 961 ₦ | + 111% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.50 (1,610 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 266% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (4,600 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.00 (460 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (690 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 91% | |
Housing | + 72% | |||
Housing in Martinique is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,017 (467,634 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €762 (350,726 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 107% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (46,763 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €656 (301,750 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €505 (232,115 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 101% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €35 (16,248 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (23,002 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 131% | |
40” flat screen tv | €350 (161,015 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 114% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (69,007 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 121% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (4,600 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 259% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (3,738 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 274% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Martinique is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €15 (6,901 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (11,961 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 (27,603 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €65 (29,903 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 45% | |
Transportation | + 35% | |||
Transportation in Martinique is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 (6,900,656 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.40 (182 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (21,493 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 72% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Martinique is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (1,380 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (2,300 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | - 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 15,181 ₦ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (1,840 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (1,150 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (1,840 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (552 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (920 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (4,600 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 97% | |
Entertainment | + 40% | |||
Entertainment in Martinique is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (13,801 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 136% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (7,655 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 99% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (13,801 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 1% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (23,002 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (4,600 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 87% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 (4,600 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | + 154% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (2,300 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 350% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 163,040 ₦ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 33 ₦ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (23,002 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.00 (1,380 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 155% | |
TOTAL | + 56% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Martinique is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria
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