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Cost of Living in Bordeaux

Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France · Population 994,920

▲ +0% vs France average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€1,065 ($1,158)
Couple, monthly€1,937 ($2,106)
Family of four, monthly€2,551 ($2,773)

Estimated Prices in Bordeaux

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€9.80 ($10.65)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€39.20 ($42.61)per meal
Cappuccino€2.94 ($3.20)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€222 ($241)per month
Monthly public transport pass€35.94 ($39.06)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€94.74 ($103)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€27.44 ($29.83)per month
Fitness club membership€27.44 ($29.83)per month
Cinema ticket€7.19 ($7.81)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€592 ($643)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€412 ($447)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€1,235 ($1,342)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Bordeaux is €2,974 ($3,233) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €1,065 ($1,158) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,385 ($1,505) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€412 ($447)) represents about 39% of the total single-person budget.

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Cenon

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Mérignac

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Pessac

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Bruges

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Other Major Cities in France

Paris

Île-de-France · pop. 11,060,000

€1,333 ($1,448) / mo

Lyon

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · pop. 1,716,050

€1,154 ($1,254) / mo

Marseille

Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur · pop. 1,635,154

€1,154 ($1,254) / mo

Toulouse

Occitanie · pop. 1,081,726

€1,154 ($1,254) / mo

Lille

Hauts-de-France · pop. 1,063,491

€1,154 ($1,254) / mo

Nice

Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur · pop. 944,321

€1,065 ($1,158) / mo

Nantes

Pays de la Loire · pop. 683,313

€1,065 ($1,158) / mo

Rouen

Normandie · pop. 478,593

€1,065 ($1,158) / mo

Living in Bordeaux

Bordeaux is one of the key cities in France. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €1,065 ($1,158), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €412 ($447) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €2,551 ($2,773) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,937 ($2,106) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Bordeaux is €2,974 ($3,233). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,385 ($1,505) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bordeaux expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €1,065 ($1,158) per month in Bordeaux including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for France.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Bordeaux?
A net salary of around €1,385 ($1,505) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Bordeaux with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Bordeaux is €2,974 ($3,233).
How much is rent in Bordeaux?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €592 ($643) per month in the city centre and €412 ($447) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €1,235 ($1,342).
Is Bordeaux cheaper than France on average?
No — Bordeaux is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the France average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Bordeaux?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €222 ($241) in Bordeaux. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €10 ($11) and a cappuccino runs around €3 ($3).
How do transport costs in Bordeaux compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Bordeaux is estimated at €36 ($39). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Bordeaux are estimates based on France national averages adjusted for city size (population 994,920). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.