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Fort-de-France travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Fort-de-France

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Fort de France for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Fort de France compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Fort de France in 2025 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Fort de France in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Fort de France by expense type

Restaurant budget in Fort de France

Lunch

$ 23/person
($ 17 to $ 29)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 42/person
($ 38 to $ 52)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 15/person
($ 12 to $ 18)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 7.4 for 500ml
($ 4 to $ 9.2)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.4

Imported beer

$ 2.9 for 330ml
( $ 2.9)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 5.2/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 6.9)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5

Fizzy drink

$ 3.8/can
($ 2.9 to $ 4.6)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 3.8/bottle
($ 3.4 to $ 4.6)

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74% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Fort de France

1-star hotel

$ 65/night
($ 65 to $ 421)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172

2-star hotel

$ 151/night
($ 70 to $ 372)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

3-star hotel

$ 161/night
($ 91 to $ 310)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 242

4-star hotel

$ 209/night
($ 141 to $ 353)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 341

5-star hotel

$ 229/night
($ 229 to $ 229)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 556

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 129/month
($ 93 to $ 222)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Room with kitchen

$ 201/month
($ 93 to $ 512)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 259

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 207/month
($ 98 to $ 504)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Cottage or guest house

$ 414/month
($ 201 to $ 628)

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66% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 250

Family room

$ 274/month
($ 124 to $ 641)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 215

Supermarket food budget in Fort de France

Milk

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.3)

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59% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.7/500g
( $ 1.7)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Rice

$ 3.7/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 4.6)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Eggs

$ 3.7/12 eggs
($ 2.8 to $ 4.7)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 19/kg
($ 14 to $ 23)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.9/kg
($ 3.7 to $ 4.1)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Tomatoes

$ 6.6/kg
($ 4.6 to $ 7.4)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Potatoes

$ 2.3/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 2.5)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.7 to $ 0.9)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Fort de France

Bus ticket

$ 1.7/ticket
( $ 1.7)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.2/km
( $ 2.2)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 2.2/litre
($ 2.1 to $ 2.3)

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114% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.4
( $ 4.4)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Car hire

$ 46/24hrs
($ 19 to $ 99)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 80

Leisure activity budget in Fort de France

Cinema

$ 11/ticket
($ 11 to $ 12)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 19/hr
( $ 19)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Fort de France

Cigarettes

$ 13/pack
($ 12 to $ 13)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 115
($ 115 to $ 115)

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105% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57

Summer dress

$ 29
( $ 29)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Fort-de-France

$ 958
(fair price: $ 760)

London → Fort-de-France

$ 881
(fair price: $ 738)

New York City → Fort-de-France

$ 916
(fair price: $ 763)

Toronto → Fort-de-France

$ 950
(fair price: $ 738)

Dublin → Fort-de-France

$ 942
(fair price: $ 820)

Manchester → Fort-de-France

$ 940
(fair price: $ 757)

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