Cost of living in Martinique compared to United States
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Martinique is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 ($12) | $15 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $8 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 ($10) | $4.25 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 ($0.95) | $0.88 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.00 ($2.39) | $2.94 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 ($2.64) | $4.12 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.76 ($3.29) | $6 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.67 ($4.39) | $3.29 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €4.41 ($5.27) | $1.68 | + 214% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.50 ($4.18) | $3.29 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($12) | $14 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.00 ($1.20) | $1.99 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 ($1.79) | $2.06 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Martinique is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,017 ($1,215) | $2,211 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €762 ($911) | $1,555 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 ($122) | $178 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €656 ($784) | $1,544 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €505 ($603) | $1,121 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €35 ($42) | $113 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 ($60) | $50 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 ($418) | $270 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 ($179) | $128 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($12) | $11 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 ($10) | $22 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Martinique is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €15 ($18) | $47 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 ($31) | $43 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 ($72) | $87 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €65 ($78) | $108 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Martinique is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 ($17,931) | $23,606 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.40 ($0.47) | $0.64 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 ($56) | $74 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Martinique is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 ($3.59) | $7 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 ($5.98) | $16 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $112 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 ($4.78) | $7 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 ($2.99) | $3.46 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 ($4.78) | $4.96 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 ($1.43) | $3.66 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 ($2.39) | $1.81 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($12) | $22 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Martinique is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 ($36) | $46 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($20) | $25 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 ($36) | $206 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 ($60) | $80 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($12) | $12 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €10 ($12) | $5.06 | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 ($5.98) | $5.84 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $421 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.51 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 ($60) | $49 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.00 ($3.59) | $8 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,161 prices entered by 4,188 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Martinique is 21% cheaper than in United States
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