Is Bordeaux more expensive than Ann Arbor?

Bordeaux is 0.0% cheaper than Ann Arbor overall. Rent is 49.8% lower, groceries 0.9% cheaper, and restaurants 1.4% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Ann Arbor or Bordeaux?

Ann Arbor has a purchasing power index of 163.3 while Bordeaux has 126.6 (NYC = 100). Ann Arbor offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇺🇸 Ann Arbor vs 🇫🇷 Bordeaux

2026

Bordeaux is 0.0% cheaper

Category	🇺🇸 Ann Arbor	🇫🇷 Bordeaux	Difference
Cost of Living	68.2	68.2	0.0%
Rent	44.4	22.3	-49.8%
Groceries	75.2	74.5	-0.9%
Restaurants	70.1	69.1	-1.4%
Purchasing Power	163.3	126.6	-22.5%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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