Cost of living in Martinique compared to Russia
Currency:
Food | + 189% | |||
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Food in Martinique is 189% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Martinique | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €30 (руб 2,734) | руб 516 | + 429% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €20 (руб 1,823) | руб 359 | + 407% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 199 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | руб 88 | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | руб 145 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €25 (руб 2,278) | руб 213 | + 971% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | руб 416 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | руб 130 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | руб 54 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | руб 89 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | руб 687 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | руб 166 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | руб 40 | - | |
Housing | + 577% | |||
Housing in Martinique is 577% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Martinique | Russia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | руб 106,005 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 58,355 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €900 (руб 82,016) | руб 8,212 | + 899% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €9,000 (руб 820,161) | руб 53,538 | + 1432% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €8,000 (руб 729,032) | руб 32,390 | + 2151% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (руб 8,202) | руб 5,826 | + 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €200 (руб 18,226) | руб 901 | + 1924% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | руб 22,130 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €600 (руб 54,677) | руб 7,545 | + 625% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 546 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €90 (руб 8,202) | руб 797 | + 929% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Martinique is about the same as in Russia | ||||
Martinique | Russia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 6,508 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,183 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 8,423 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 7,792 | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Martinique is about the same as in Russia | ||||
Martinique | Russia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,623,330 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | руб 55 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,129 | - | |
Personal Care | + 314% | |||
Personal Care in Martinique is 314% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Martinique | Russia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 316 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 551 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,975 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 354 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €25 (руб 2,278) | руб 216 | + 957% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €14 (руб 1,276) | руб 196 | + 549% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €5.00 (руб 456) | руб 125 | + 264% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €5.00 (руб 456) | руб 133 | + 243% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €120 (руб 10,935) | руб 499 | + 2091% | |
Entertainment | + 138% | |||
Entertainment in Martinique is 138% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Martinique | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €150 (руб 13,669) | руб 1,898 | + 620% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €90 (руб 8,202) | руб 672 | + 1120% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (руб 8,202) | руб 5,461 | + 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | руб 3,276 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 487 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 182 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 249 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,400 (руб 127,581) | руб 58,430 | + 118% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 3.97 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €20 (руб 1,823) | руб 3,415 | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | руб 209 | - | |
TOTAL | + 370% |

These prices were last updated on March 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Martinique is 370% more expensive than in Russia
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