Cost of living in Martinique compared to United States
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Martinique is 5% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Martinique | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 ($19) | $17 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($9) | $9 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 ($8) | $5.07 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 ($1.22) | $0.99 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.26 ($3.43) | $3.33 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 ($2.76) | $4.43 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.45 ($4.69) | $7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.32 ($3.49) | $3.93 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.15 ($3.31) | $1.92 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.45 ($2.58) | $3.28 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 ($9) | $16 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 ($2.04) | $2.26 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 ($1.58) | $2.46 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Martinique is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Martinique | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €951 ($1,000) | $2,513 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €808 ($850) | $1,960 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €75 ($78) | $206 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €653 ($687) | $1,778 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €502 ($528) | $1,342 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €35 ($37) | $139 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €55 ($58) | $56 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 ($368) | $300 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 ($158) | $134 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($11) | $12 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($14) | $26 | - 47% | |
| 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) | $51 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 ($27) | $46 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 ($96) | $92 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 ($82) | $120 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Martinique is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Martinique | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 ($15,779) | $25,474 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.97 ($1.02) | $1.06 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 ($53) | $77 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Martinique is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Martinique | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 ($3.16) | $7 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 ($5.26) | $19 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $125 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 ($4.21) | $7 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 ($2.63) | $4.17 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 ($4.21) | $5.50 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 ($1.26) | $4.18 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 ($2.10) | $2.05 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($11) | $25 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Martinique is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Martinique | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 ($22) | $49 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($16) | $27 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 ($32) | $196 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €36 ($38) | $83 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($11) | $13 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 ($11) | $5.19 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.95 ($4.16) | $6 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $499 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 ($53) | $53 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($7) | $9 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,164 prices entered by 2,614 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Martinique is 33% cheaper than in United States
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