France vs France · 499 km apart
France
single / month
Cheaper overallFrance
single / month
| Expense | Bordeaux | Paris | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $10.65 | $13.07 | Bordeaux |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $42.61 | $52.26 | Bordeaux |
| Cappuccino | $3.20 | $3.92 | Bordeaux |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $241 | $296 | Bordeaux |
| Monthly public transport pass | $39.06 | $47.91 | Bordeaux |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $103 | $126 | Bordeaux |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $29.83 | $36.58 | Bordeaux |
| Fitness club membership | $29.83 | $36.58 | Bordeaux |
| Cinema ticket | $7.81 | $9.58 | Bordeaux |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $643 | $830 | Bordeaux |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $447 | $577 | Bordeaux |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,342 | $1,732 | Bordeaux |
| Total single-person budget | $1,158 | $1,448 | Bordeaux |
| Average net salary | $3,233 | $3,965 |
Bordeaux is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Bordeaux runs about $1,158 versus $1,448 in Paris — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, Paris leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Bordeaux · Full cost of living in Paris