Cost of living in Martinique compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Martinique is 46% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($16) | $14 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 ($11) | $8 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €9 ($10) | $4.32 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.80 ($1.95) | $0.88 | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €14 ($15) | $3.00 | + 406% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 ($4.34) | $4.08 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 ($3.26) | $3.39 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 ($2.17) | $1.74 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 ($2.17) | $3.21 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $15 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.50 ($2.71) | $1.92 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 ($2.17) | $2.07 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Martinique is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,000 ($1,085) | $2,231 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 ($1,085) | $1,605 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €80 ($87) | $179 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,614 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,141 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $117 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $48 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €600 ($651) | $300 | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $121 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 ($13) | $22 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Martinique is 35% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €110 ($119) | $49 | + 145% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €134 ($145) | $87 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $114 | - | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Martinique is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,993 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 ($1.63) | $0.77 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 ($48) | $79 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Martinique is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 ($13) | $7 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 ($22) | $110 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €1.00 ($1.09) | $7 | - 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.51 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.02 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.54 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.85 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 ($16) | $22 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Martinique is 12% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 ($54) | $45 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($20) | $25 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $221 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $75 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.81 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 ($8) | $5.82 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $405 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 ($71) | $54 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 50,902 prices entered by 6,444 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Martinique is about the same as in United States
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