Which place is cheaper, Fort-de-France or Antwerp?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Antwerp or Fort-de-France?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Antwerp and Fort-de-France can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Antwerp or Fort-de-France?
Antwerp
Antwerp is a very popular tourist destination in Belgium. It's a lovely city in the region of Flanders and its people are known for their friendly, open and welcoming personalities. It's a very relaxed and low stress city, making it an excellent place to spend a few days in the midst of a hectic trip. The city itself is known to have a very high standard of living and a great quality of life. Antwerp is also an economic center in Belgium, because of its importance in the diamond trade. It is known as the "world's leading diamond city" with about seventy percent of all diamonds traded through Antwerp.
Fort-de-France
As the largest city and capital of Martinique, Fort-de-France serves as the main entryway for visitors traveling to the island. It is a busy city with a significant population, which creates an atmosphere bustling with traffic amidst its historic and cultural sights.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Belgium, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Brussels.
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Antwerp Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntwerp €152Fort-de-France €194
The average daily cost (per person) in Antwerp is €152, while the average daily cost in Fort-de-France is €194. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Antwerp and Fort-de-France in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntwerp €71Fort-de-France €79
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntwerp €142Fort-de-France €158
Compare Hotels in Antwerp and Fort-de-France
Looking for a hotel in Antwerp or Fort-de-France? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Antwerp Hotel Prices and Fort-de-France Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antwerp €12Fort-de-France €16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Luxury Car: $294
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Business Car: $252
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $187
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $175
- Belgium: Private Airport Transfer Service: $102
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fort-de-France
Also for Fort-de-France, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Fort de France to Martinique Airport (FDF) - Departure Transfer: $66
- Martinique Airport (FDF) to Fort de France - Arrival Transfer: $67
- Private Transfer Martinique Airport (FDF) to Fort de France Port: $74
- Private Transfer from Fort de France Port to Fort de France: $74
- Private Transfer from Fort de France to Fort de France Port: $74
- Transfer from Fort de France Port to Martinique Airport (FDF): $74
Is it cheaper to fly into Antwerp or Fort-de-France?
Prices for flights to both Fort-de-France and Antwerp change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAntwerp €68Fort-de-France €100
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fort-de-France
For Fort-de-France, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Food tour in the rainforest and St Pierre - Pile et Face: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antwerp €8.21Fort-de-France €31
Tours and Activities in Antwerp
Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Antwerp : $293
- 3-Hour Antwerp Bike Tour: $42
- A Taste of Antwerp Tasting Tour: $3.49
- AXE THROWING EXPERIENCE IN ANTWERP: $28
- Antwerp - Private Historic Walking Tour: $398
- Antwerp Beer Tour: $97
- Antwerp Bike Tours: $35
- Antwerp Bike Tours Specials: Bikes & Boat Tour: $74
- Antwerp Bike Tours: The coolest tour in Antwerp!: $34
- Antwerp Christmas Market Tour With A Professional Guide: $250
- Antwerp City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $9.37
- Antwerp Jewellery Tour in Collabration with Diamond Museum DIVA: $229
Tours and Activities in Fort-de-France
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fort-de-France.
- App-Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Habitation Clement - entrance ticket: $15
- Small train tour of a banana farm in Martinique: $22
- Fort-de-France Private 2-Hour Walking Tour: $26
- Mangrove Guided Tour: $43
- Karaib Tour: $66
- Fort-de-France Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour: $68
- Martinique Shore Excursion - Authentic Tour of Southern Martinique: $75
- Authentic Tour of Southern Martinique: $75
- Martinique Shore Excursion - Unmissable Martinique North tour: $75
- Martinique: Coral and Turtle Coves Cruise with Snacks: $82
- Scenic Tropical Rainforest & Island Tour: $82
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntwerp €18Fort-de-France €10
Sample the Local Flavors in Antwerp
Also in Antwerp, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour: $20
- Tour and Tasting if alcoholic Ginger-beer in a gluten-free nano-brewery: $66
- Antwerp Pub Crawl : $70
- Pub Crawl in the Historical City: $102
Sample the Local Flavors in Fort-de-France
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Fort-de-France:
- Small-Group Tour: Unmissable Martinique with Rum Distillery, Ruins, and More: $75
- North Tour: rainforest, rum distillery, black sand beach etc: $120
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antwerp and Fort-de-France, we can see that Fort-de-France is more expensive. And not only is Antwerp much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antwerp is in Europe and Fort-de-France is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Antwerp would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antwerp and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Fort-de-France would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fort-de-France than you might in Antwerp.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antwerp Expensive? and Is Fort-de-France Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antwerp or Fort-de-France?
Antwerp has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Fort-de-France. When comparing the sizes of Antwerp and Fort-de-France, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.