- Cost of Living
- Martinique
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Martinique compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Martinique is 33% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($17) | $14 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €10 ($11) | $8 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €1.50 ($1.71) | $4.53 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 ($2.28) | $0.89 | + 156% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €14 ($16) | $3.19 | + 399% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.45 ($3.92) | $3.98 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.32 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.61 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.64 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 ($2.84) | $1.92 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 ($1.37) | $2.13 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Martinique is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 ($1,138) | $2,047 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €600 ($683) | $1,575 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €600 ($683) | $177 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,586 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $1,128 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $119 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $48 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €600 ($683) | $328 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $120 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 ($14) | $23 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Martinique is 37% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €110 ($125) | $47 | + 164% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $45 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €134 ($152) | $85 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $115 | - | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Martinique is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,375 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 ($1.45) | $0.78 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 ($31) | $85 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Martinique is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 ($14) | $7 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €20 ($23) | $110 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €1.00 ($1.14) | $7 | - 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.47 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.13 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.48 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.87 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 ($17) | $21 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Martinique is 5% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $45 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($18) | $25 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $175 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $79 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.90 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.95 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $422 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.36 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 ($74) | $53 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 89,357 prices entered by 12,650 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Martinique is 5% cheaper than in United States
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