France vs France · 511 km apart
France
single / month
Cheaper overallFrance
single / month
| Expense | Pontoise | Bordeaux | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.05 | $10.65 | Pontoise |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $36.18 | $42.61 | Pontoise |
| Cappuccino | $2.71 | $3.20 | Pontoise |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $205 | $241 | Pontoise |
| Monthly public transport pass | $33.17 | $39.06 | Pontoise |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $87.44 | $103 | Pontoise |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $25.33 | $29.83 | Pontoise |
| Fitness club membership | $25.33 | $29.83 | Pontoise |
| Cinema ticket | $6.63 | $7.81 | Pontoise |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $524 | $643 | Pontoise |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $365 | $447 | Pontoise |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,094 | $1,342 | Pontoise |
| Total single-person budget | $968 | $1,158 | Pontoise |
| Average net salary | $2,745 | $3,233 |
Pontoise is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Pontoise 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 Pontoise · Full cost of living in Bordeaux