Cost of Living in Bordeaux

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Summary of cost of living in Bordeaux, France:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,914.2$ (3,376.2€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,097.5$ (946.7€), excluding rent.
  • Bordeaux is 4.3% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Bordeaux is, on average, 44.4% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 17.76 € 12.00-30.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 60.00 € 40.00-80.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 10.00 € 10.00-13.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 7.00 € 5.26-8.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 6.00 € 4.00-7.01
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 3.23 € 1.80-4.20
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.55 € 1.75-4.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.40 € 1.00-2.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.06 € 1.00-1.10
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 1.68 € 0.91-3.67
White Rice (1 lb) 1.15 € 0.82-1.50
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.52 € 2.57-6.40
Local Cheese (1 lb) 6.01 € 3.18-13.61
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.75 € 3.63-9.07
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 8.89 € 4.08-13.61
Apples (1 lb) 1.32 € 1.21-2.27
Bananas (1 lb) 0.91 € 0.90-2.27
Oranges (1 lb) 1.56 € 0.91-2.27
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.79 € 1.13-2.27
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.95 € 0.64-1.81
Onions (1 lb) 1.12 € 0.68-1.59
Lettuce (1 Head) 1.50 € 1.00-2.50
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.62 € 0.20-1.20
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 9.00 € 5.00-20.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 3.58 € 1.52-5.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.75 € 2.50-5.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 11.75 € 11.00-14.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.95 € 1.80-2.50
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 38.50 € 30.00-43.50
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 2.00 € 2.00-2.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.67 € 2.67-2.67
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 33.60 € 33.60-39.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.78 € 1.72-2.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 32,395.00 € 32,395.00-32,395.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 31,562.50 € 25,000.00-33,750.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 209.88 € 125.00-340.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 15.70 € 10.00-20.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 27.00 € 20.00-35.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 34.99 € 25.00-40.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 25.00 € 20.00-30.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 11.55 € 10.00-13.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 708.33 € 708.33-708.33
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 12,000.00 € 12,000.00-12,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 96.67 € 80.00-120.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 40.80 € 30.00-60.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 89.17 € 60.00-125.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 124.83 € 80.00-150.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 749.59 € 650.00-980.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 612.22 € 500.00-800.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,350.00 € 1,150.00-1,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,025.00 € 900.00-1,200.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 474.16 € 390.19-557.41
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 386.47 € 306.58-557.41
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 2,327.67 €
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 3.79 3.50-4.25

Prices in Bordeaux

This city had 379 entries in the past 12 months by 52 different contributors.
Last update: 21 September 2025
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