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Cheaper overall| Expense | Lyon | Bordeaux | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $11.46 | $10.65 | Bordeaux |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $45.83 | $42.61 | Bordeaux |
| Cappuccino | $3.44 | $3.20 | Bordeaux |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $260 | $241 | Bordeaux |
| Monthly public transport pass | $42.01 | $39.06 | Bordeaux |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $111 | $103 | Bordeaux |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $32.08 | $29.83 | Bordeaux |
| Fitness club membership | $32.08 | $29.83 | Bordeaux |
| Cinema ticket | $8.40 | $7.81 | Bordeaux |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $704 | $643 | Bordeaux |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $490 | $447 | Bordeaux |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,470 | $1,342 | Bordeaux |
| Total single-person budget | $1,254 | $1,158 | Bordeaux |
| Average net salary | $3,477 | $3,233 |
Bordeaux is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Lyon runs about $1,254 versus $1,158 in Bordeaux — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, Lyon 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 Lyon · Full cost of living in Bordeaux