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Cheaper overall| Expense | Paris | Bordeaux | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $13.07 | $10.65 | Bordeaux |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $52.26 | $42.61 | Bordeaux |
| Cappuccino | $3.92 | $3.20 | Bordeaux |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $296 | $241 | Bordeaux |
| Monthly public transport pass | $47.91 | $39.06 | Bordeaux |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $126 | $103 | Bordeaux |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $36.58 | $29.83 | Bordeaux |
| Fitness club membership | $36.58 | $29.83 | Bordeaux |
| Cinema ticket | $9.58 | $7.81 | Bordeaux |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $830 | $643 | Bordeaux |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $577 | $447 | Bordeaux |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,732 | $1,342 | Bordeaux |
| Total single-person budget | $1,448 | $1,158 | Bordeaux |
| Average net salary | $3,965 | $3,233 |
Bordeaux is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Paris runs about $1,448 versus $1,158 in Bordeaux — a difference of roughly 20%.
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 Paris · Full cost of living in Bordeaux