Cost of Living in Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux has a cost of living index of 64/100 (New York = 100). It is 36% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

64/100
Cost Index
$2,701/mo
Median Income
52/100
Safety Index
oceanic
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 65/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$950/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$680/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,850/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 50/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.15/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.6/kg
Dining OutScore: 52/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$13/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$55/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8.5/meal
TransportationScore: 55/100
Monthly Transit Pass$62/month
One-Way Ticket$1.85/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.2/km
UtilitiesScore: 48/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$165/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$38/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$28/month
HealthcareScore: 75/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$75/visit
Dentist Visit$95/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 52/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$11/ticket
Theater Ticket$38/ticket
Museum Entry$14/ticket
FitnessScore: 52/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$42/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7.5/entry
Personal CareScore: 48/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$38/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.8/bottle
ClothingScore: 58/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$62/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$38/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$85/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

50 Mbps
Internet Speed
$240
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
75/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Chartrons, Saint-Michel, Vieux Bordeaux

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bordeaux cheap to live in?

Bordeaux has a cost of living index of 64/100, where New York = 100. It is 36% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,280–$1,792 per month.

How much does rent cost in Bordeaux?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Bordeaux costs approximately $950/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $680/month.

Is Bordeaux good for digital nomads?

Bordeaux has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 50 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $240/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Bordeaux?

The median net monthly salary in Bordeaux is approximately $2,701 USD. The income tax rate is around 28%.

How does Bordeaux compare to New York for cost of living?

Bordeaux (cost index 64) is 36% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $900/month by moving from New York to Bordeaux.

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