Cost of living in Bordeaux, France

Summary of cost of living in Bordeaux

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €3,709
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €1,903
  • Cost of living in Bordeaux is cheaper than in 50% of cities in France (4 out of 8)
  • Cost of living in Bordeaux is cheaper than in 52% of cities in Western Europe (40 out of 77)
  • Cost of living in Bordeaux is more expensive than in 51% of cities in the World (113 out of 229)
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List of prices in Bordeaux
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €18
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €9
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €6
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €1.00
12 eggs, large €3.31
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €2.40
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €6
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €2.48
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €1.90
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €2.98
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €9
2 liters of coca-cola €1.98
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €1.16
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €1,492
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €1,108
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €138
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €780
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €610
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €79
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €22
40” flat screen tv €311
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €101
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €9
Hourly rate for cleaning help €15
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €81
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €36
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €74
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €110
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €25,598
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €1.77
Monthly ticket public transport €45
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) €22
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) €6
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) €6
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €25
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €4.71
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €4.07
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €3.63
4 rolls of toilet paper €1.89
Tube of toothpaste €1.88
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €18
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €40
2 tickets to the movies €20
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €72
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €59
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €10
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €3.50
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €5.92
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €407
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.08
1 month of gym membership in business district €52
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €10
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 96 prices entered by 6 different people.
Latest price update: June 03, 2023

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Bordeaux position in our World Ranking

the world
113th
out of 229
western europe
40th
out of 77
france
4th
out of 8

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