🇲🇶Martinique

America

Information

Capital

Fort-de-France

Population

337,711

Currency

Euro (EUR €)

Languages

Français, Créole martiniquais

Continent

America

Calling code

+596

Timezone

America/Martinique

Area

1,128 km²

Government

Single territorial collectivity (merged department and region)

National day

July 14 - Bastille Day

Internet domain

.mq

About

Martinique is an island in the Lesser Antilles, a French overseas department and region since 1946. Located in the Caribbean, it has the status of a single territorial collectivity since 2015. It is governed by an executive council and a prefect representing the French state.

Safety

Risk level :Niveau de risque global modéré, avec criminalité urbaine et risques naturels (cyclones, volcanisme).

Risk areas

Fort-de-France - Petite délinquance et volsZones touristiques - Arnaques aux touristes

Crime(medium)

Éviter de porter des objets de valeur visibles
Ne pas se déplacer seul la nuit dans les quartiers sensibles

Terrorism(low)

Risque faible, vigilance standard recommandée

Transport

Conduire prudemment, respecter les limitations de vitesse

Natural risks(Cyclones saisonniers (juin-novembre), volcan La Pelée actif)

Suivre les alertes de Météo France et autorités locales

Health(Bon système de santé français, hôpitaux modernes)

Vaccins DTP, hépatite A recommandés; protection moustiques (dengue, chikungunya)

Practical tips

Inscription au registre des voyageurs Ariane
Assurance voyage couvrant rapatriement
Vérifier les avis de voyage du Quai d'Orsay

Préfecture de Martinique Ministère des Affaires étrangères (France)

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center700

1-bedroom apartment in city center900

1-bedroom apartment in suburb650

3-bedroom apartment in city center1700

3-bedroom apartment in suburb1200

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal15

Meal for 2 mid-range restaurant70

McDonald's menu10

Local beer (0.5L)4

Cappuccino4

Water (1.5L)1.5

Bread (500g)2

Milk (1L)2

Eggs (12)4

Chicken (1kg)10

Apples (1kg)4

Bananas (1kg)2

Transport

Public transport ticket2

Monthly transport subscription50

Taxi ride (start)10

Taxi (1km)2

Gasoline (1L)1.7

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)40

Tennis court (1h weekend)20

Cinema10

Theater25

Health

General practitioner consultation35

Dentist consultation60

Antibiotic medications15

Cold medications (6 days)10

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)40

Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)25

Public services for 85m² apartment150

Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)80

Nike sports shoes100

International primary school (monthly)800

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V

Frequency50Hz

Plug typesType C, Type D

Emergency numbers

Police17

Ambulance15 ou 18

Fire department18

Practical information

Driving side

Right

Tap water

safe

Tipping

5-10% in restaurants if service not included

Photos

Point de vue panoramique

Martinique

Teddy CHARTI

Point de vue panoramique

Martinique

judit agusti aranda

Monument emblématique

Martinique

Ana Stroffek

Monument emblématique

Martinique

Julia Volk

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