Which place is cheaper, Fort-de-France or Brisbane?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Brisbane 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 Brisbane and Fort-de-France can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Brisbane or Fort-de-France?
Brisbane
Although Brisbane is often overlooked as a travel destination in Australia, it is the capital of the state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia. It's a very young and vibrant city with an active nightlife and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It's a modern and economically thriving city and, if you do have time to visit, it actually has a lot to offer travelers. It has some beautiful scenery, a wonderful warm climate all year long, and is actually one of the fastest growing cities in Australia.
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 Luxury Tours to Australia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBrisbane $133Fort-de-France $163
The average daily cost (per person) in Brisbane is $133, while the average daily cost in Fort-de-France is $163. 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 Brisbane and Fort-de-France in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBrisbane $82Fort-de-France $84
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBrisbane $164Fort-de-France $168
Compare Hotels in Brisbane and Fort-de-France
Looking for a hotel in Brisbane 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: Brisbane Hotel Prices and Fort-de-France Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Brisbane $18Fort-de-France $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Brisbane:
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Airtrain to the City$9.91
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Go Card$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brisbane
Also for Brisbane, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Theme Park Return Transfer: $529
- NOOSA: Private Transfer to/fro Brisbane Airport (BNE): $254
- Private Transfer to Gold Coast /OOL Airport from Brisbane /BNE Airport (1-7 Pax): $231
- Brisbane Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Brisbane hotels: $208
- Brisbane Airport (BNE): Private Transfer to Brisbane Port: $208
- Brisbane Airport (BNE): Private Transfer to Brisbane hotels: $186
- Airport Transfer: Brisbane Airport BNE to Brisbane in Luxury Car: $146
- Airport Transfer: Brisbane to Brisbane Airport BNE in Luxury Car: $146
- Sirromet Winery 3 Course Lunch, Tour, Tastings and Transfers: $134
- Arrival Private Transfer: Brisbane Airport BNE to Brisbane in Luxury Van: $134
- Tangalooma Snorkel the Wrecks Day Cruise Transfers: $129
- Private Transfer: Cruise Port to Brisbane Airport BNE or Brisbane City: $124
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fort-de-France
Also for Fort-de-France, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer Fort de France Airport to and from Les Trois Ilets: $103
- Private Transfer from Fort de France to Fort de France Port: $71
- Private Transfer from Martinique Airport to Fort de France Port: $71
- Fort de France to Martinique Airport (FDF) - Departure Transfer: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Brisbane or Fort-de-France?
Prices for flights to both Fort-de-France and Brisbane 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 dayBrisbane $31Fort-de-France $62
Typical Food Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Brisbane:
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Hamburger Lunch$5.28
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Cup of Coffee$1.98
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Chinese Food Lunch$8.26
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Ice cream$3.63
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Japanese Meal$14
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Smoothie$4.29
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Japanese Soup$7.60
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Coffee & Muffin$4.62
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Morning Mint Tea$2.31
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Veggie Burger & Chips$9.25
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Bread$1.72
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Vertigo Dinner: Dining on the edge!: $165
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
- Private Food Tour of Martinique in Fort-de-France: $199
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Brisbane $24Fort-de-France $33
Typical Entertainment Prices in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Concert Tickets$13
Tours and Activities in Brisbane
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Brisbane.
- 1hr Animal Tour: $43
- 3-Hour Walking Tour in Brisbane: $57
- 45-Minute Behind-the-Tanks Tour on North Stradbroke Island: $33
- 90min Brisbane River Cruise/Tour: $35
- Adventure Moreton Island Day Pass: $86
- Adventure Moreton Island Wrecks Adventure Package: $120
- Afternoon Moreton Bay Sailing Tour: $70
- All-Inclusive Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Day Cruise Brisbane: $133
- Australia's First Upside Down House Photo Experience: $10
- Barefoot Luxury Mount Tamborine Winery Tour from Brisbane: $180
- Bellthorpe Rainforest Private Tour: $134
- Bloody Brisbane Crime Tour by Coach - Crime Tours Australia: $43
Tours and Activities in Fort-de-France
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fort-de-France.
- Admission Ticket Balata's Garden: $19
- Authentic Tour of Southern Martinique: $75
- Beachcombing in Paradise South Caribbean V.I.P Tour: $296
- Diving and Snorkeling Catamaran Private Tour in Martinique: $263
- Fort-de-France Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour: $65
- Fort-de-France Private 2-Hour Walking Tour: $26
- Full Day Private Historic Tour of Rum Production in Martinique: $119
- Full Day Tour of Martinique's Diverse Produce Industries: $108
- Habitation Clement - entrance ticket: $15
- Half Day Private Custom Tour of Martinique: $181
- Half Day Private Tour of Southern Martinique: $165
- Half-Day Nature and Panorama Tour in Martinique: $108
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBrisbane $51Fort-de-France $11
Typical Alcohol Prices in Brisbane
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Brisbane:
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Evening at the Bar$9.91
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Sixpack of Beer$9.25
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Guiness Beer$5.61
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Sixpack of Beer$8.58
Sample the Local Flavors in Brisbane
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Brisbane:
- XXXX Beer Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting: $24
- XXXX Brewery Tour: $25
- Artisinal Wine Tasting and Local 2-Course Meal: $50
- City Winery Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $50
- River Cruise Brewery Tour with Drinks: $65
- Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting in Brisbane: $100
- Wine tasting tour to Tamborine Mountain: $104
- Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour + 2 Course Lunch: $126
- From Mount Tamborine Wine Tour with Gourmet Lunch: $132
- Brisbane Brewery Full Day Tour with Lunch: $133
- Mount Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast: $134
- Deluxe Wine Tour to Tamborine Mountain, includes two course lunch: $144
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 Brisbane and Fort-de-France, we can see that Fort-de-France is more expensive. And not only is Brisbane much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Brisbane is in Pacific 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 Brisbane would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Brisbane 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 Brisbane.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Brisbane Expensive? and Is Fort-de-France Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Brisbane or Fort-de-France?
Brisbane has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Fort-de-France. When comparing the sizes of Brisbane 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.