Cost of living in Fort-de-France is 34% higher than in Wels (without rent).
Rent in Fort-de-France is 13% more expensive than in Wels.
Cost of living including rent in Fort-de-France is 23% higher than in Wels.
Food in Fort-de-France is 48% more expensive than in Wels.
Transport in Fort-de-France is 12% more expensive than in Wels.
| Fort-de-France | Wels | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Fort-de-France | Wels | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 22.2 $ | 11.6 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 80.5 $ | 22.1 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 13.8 $ | 10 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.24 $ | 4.62 $ | 
| Capuccino | 5.02 $ | 1.33 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 3.6 $ | 1.33 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.73 $ | 1.31 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.62 $ | 2.09 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.59 $ | 1.96 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.58 $ | 3.03 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.1 $ | 5.18 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.5 $ | 13.8 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20 $ | 21.9 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.77 $ | 2.53 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 1.8 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.92 $ | 3.36 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 1.84 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 1.65 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 $ | 0.45 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.77 $ | 1.49 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.39 $ | 7.89 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 0.9 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 11.7 $ | 7.11 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.62 $ | 2.69 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 49.7 $ | 25.4 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.12 $ | 1.69 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.6 $ | 21.8 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.9 $ | 88.9 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 19.8 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.06 $ | 3.11 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.33 $ | 1.87 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.22 $ | 2.17 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 95.6 $ | 206 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 147 $ | 317 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 38.8 $ | 25.7 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 644 $ | 449 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,376 $ | 746 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 711 $ | 538 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,252 $ | 890 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,269 $ | 5,066 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,589 $ | 4,006 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,209 $ | 2,658 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.46 % | 3.02 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.5 $ | 38.7 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.5 $ | 13.4 $ | 
| Haircut | 24.8 $ | 21.1 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 149 $ | 77.5 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 111 $ | 71.5 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 278 $ | 694 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,524 $ | 13,292 $ |