France vs France · 584 km apart
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| Expense | Pontarlier | Bordeaux | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.05 | $10.65 | Pontarlier |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $36.18 | $42.61 | Pontarlier |
| Cappuccino | $2.71 | $3.20 | Pontarlier |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $205 | $241 | Pontarlier |
| Monthly public transport pass | $33.17 | $39.06 | Pontarlier |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $87.44 | $103 | Pontarlier |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $25.33 | $29.83 | Pontarlier |
| Fitness club membership | $25.33 | $29.83 | Pontarlier |
| Cinema ticket | $6.63 | $7.81 | Pontarlier |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $524 | $643 | Pontarlier |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $365 | $447 | Pontarlier |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,094 | $1,342 | Pontarlier |
| Total single-person budget | $968 | $1,158 | Pontarlier |
| Average net salary | $2,745 | $3,233 |
Pontarlier is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Pontarlier runs about $968 versus $1,158 in Bordeaux — a difference of roughly 20%.
Salary-adjusted, Bordeaux 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 Pontarlier · Full cost of living in Bordeaux