🇫🇷 France · #146 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Bordeaux

Close to the France average

Ranked #146 of 538 cities · More expensive than 72.9% of cities worldwide

Compared to France average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Bordeaux

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom EUR 815/mo ≈ $949 EUR 680/mo ≈ $791 17%
3-Bedroom EUR 1,554/mo ≈ $1,810 EUR 1,169/mo ≈ $1,361 17%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-1.8% Average
Rent
-0.6% Average
Groceries
-3.4% Average
Restaurants
+0.4% Average
Purchasing Power
+3.3% Average

Living in Bordeaux: What to Expect

Bordeaux is average by global standards (ranked #146 of 538 cities). It is 1.8% cheaper than the France average, based on 10 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Groceries offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in France earning EUR 50,000 gross take home EUR 2,933/month after tax (29.6% effective rate). See full France tax calculator →

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