Cost of living in Martinique compared to United States
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Martinique is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Martinique | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 ($19) | $19 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($9) | $10 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 ($8) | $5.93 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 ($1.25) | $1.09 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.26 ($3.49) | $4.92 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 ($2.81) | $4.81 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.45 ($4.77) | $7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.32 ($3.56) | $4.67 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.15 ($3.37) | $2.52 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.45 ($2.63) | $3.12 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $16 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 ($2.08) | $2.74 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 ($1.61) | $3.05 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Martinique is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Martinique | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €951 ($1,018) | $2,985 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €808 ($865) | $2,210 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €75 ($80) | $219 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €700 ($750) | $1,960 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €502 ($538) | $1,472 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €35 ($38) | $149 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €55 ($59) | $63 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 ($375) | $295 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 ($161) | $136 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($11) | $14 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($14) | $31 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Martinique is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Martinique | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €15 ($16) | $54 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 ($28) | $45 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 ($98) | $93 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 ($84) | $121 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Martinique is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Martinique | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 ($16,061) | $27,744 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.97 ($1.04) | $1.06 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 ($32) | $83 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Martinique is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Martinique | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 ($3.21) | $8 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 ($5.35) | $21 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $139 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 ($4.28) | $8 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 ($3.35) | $4.85 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 ($4.28) | $6 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 ($1.28) | $4.78 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 ($3.21) | $2.24 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($11) | $28 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Martinique is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Martinique | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 ($22) | $55 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($17) | $28 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 ($32) | $200 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 ($64) | $89 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($11) | $13 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 ($11) | $5.23 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.50 ($2.68) | $6 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $554 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 ($54) | $59 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($7) | $10 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 22,008 prices entered by 2,817 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Martinique is 41% cheaper than in United States
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