France vs France · 395 km apart
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| Expense | Saint-Étienne | Bordeaux | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $10.05 | $10.65 | Saint-Étienne |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $40.20 | $42.61 | Saint-Étienne |
| Cappuccino | $3.02 | $3.20 | Saint-Étienne |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $228 | $241 | Saint-Étienne |
| Monthly public transport pass | $36.85 | $39.06 | Saint-Étienne |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $97.15 | $103 | Saint-Étienne |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $28.14 | $29.83 | Saint-Étienne |
| Fitness club membership | $28.14 | $29.83 | Saint-Étienne |
| Cinema ticket | $7.37 | $7.81 | Saint-Étienne |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $598 | $643 | Saint-Étienne |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $416 | $447 | Saint-Étienne |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,248 | $1,342 | Saint-Étienne |
| Total single-person budget | $1,086 | $1,158 | Saint-Étienne |
| Average net salary | $3,050 | $3,233 |
Saint-Étienne is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Saint-Étienne runs about $1,086 versus $1,158 in Bordeaux — a difference of roughly 7%.
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 Saint-Étienne · Full cost of living in Bordeaux