Cost of living in Martinique compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 220% | |||
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Food in Martinique is 220% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Martinique | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (₨5,505) | ₨851 | + 547% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₨2,643) | ₨952 | + 177% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (₨2,425) | ₨348 | + 596% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (₨359) | ₨169 | + 112% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.26 (₨1,004) | ₨281 | + 257% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 (₨808) | ₨252 | + 220% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.45 (₨1,373) | ₨1,139 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.32 (₨1,024) | ₨290 | + 253% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.15 (₨971) | ₨122 | + 692% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.45 (₨756) | ₨549 | + 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨2,467) | ₨2,949 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (₨599) | ₨289 | + 108% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (₨462) | ₨191 | + 142% | |
Housing | + 194% | |||
Housing in Martinique is 194% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Martinique | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €951 (₨293,236) | ₨118,562 | + 147% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €808 (₨249,211) | ₨73,692 | + 238% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €75 (₨23,003) | ₨23,696 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €700 (₨215,832) | ₨59,994 | + 260% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €502 (₨154,834) | ₨50,948 | + 204% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €35 (₨10,838) | ₨20,196 | - 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €55 (₨17,031) | ₨2,076 | + 720% | |
40” flat screen tv | €350 (₨107,916) | ₨71,670 | + 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (₨46,250) | ₨22,629 | + 104% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₨3,083) | ₨1,673 | + 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (₨4,099) | ₨1,564 | + 162% | |
Clothes | + 54% | |||
Clothes in Martinique is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Martinique | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €15 (₨4,625) | ₨3,426 | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (₨8,017) | ₨6,254 | + 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (₨28,187) | ₨13,199 | + 114% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 (₨24,078) | ₨8,569 | + 181% | |
Transportation | + 41% | |||
Transportation in Martinique is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Martinique | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 (₨4,624,972) | ₨4,456,060 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.97 (₨300) | ₨270 | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (₨9,250) | ₨4,626 | + 100% | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Martinique is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Martinique | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (₨925) | ₨1,015 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (₨1,542) | ₨1,391 | + 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,667 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (₨1,233) | ₨521 | + 137% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (₨964) | ₨922 | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (₨1,233) | ₨736 | + 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (₨370) | ₨249 | + 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (₨925) | ₨242 | + 282% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (₨3,083) | ₨860 | + 259% | |
Entertainment | + 69% | |||
Entertainment in Martinique is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Martinique | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (₨6,344) | ₨3,545 | + 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨4,786) | ₨2,089 | + 129% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (₨9,250) | ₨2,959 | + 213% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (₨18,500) | ₨7,109 | + 160% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨3,083) | ₨880 | + 250% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 (₨3,083) | ₨669 | + 361% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.50 (₨771) | ₨1,106 | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨119,622 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.79 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (₨15,417) | ₨3,764 | + 310% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨2,055) | ₨480 | + 328% | |
TOTAL | + 107% |

These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Martinique is 107% more expensive than in Pakistan
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