Should I move to Bordeaux?

Bordeaux, France has a cost of living 31.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 68.2). It is ranked #146 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 126.6 vs NYC = 100). Workers in France earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,933/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Bordeaux?

The cost of living in Bordeaux is 31.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 68.2). Groceries are 25.5% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 30.9% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 572 per month. Local purchasing power index is 126.6 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in France?

In France, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 2,933 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 29.6%). Use our France tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇫🇷 France · #146 of 538 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Bordeaux?

31.8% goedkoper dan NYC — en de koopkracht is very strong.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-31.8%

vs NYC

EUR 572

Geschatte huur in

EUR 2,933

Nettoloon

Very strong

Koopkracht

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris — verhuizen naar Bordeaux?

Voorbeeld: EUR 50,000 bruto/jaar in France → EUR 2,933/maand netto na belasting (29.6% effectief tarief). Volledig France belastingrekenmachine → →

De cijfers

Kostenverdeling — Bordeaux

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

68.2 Moderate

Huur

22.3 Very affordable

Boodschappen

74.5 Moderate

Restaurants

69.1 Moderate

Koopkracht

126.6 Very strong

Geschatte huur in Bordeaux

1-slaapkamer — Stadscentrum EUR 572/mo

1-slaapkamer — Buiten centrum EUR 429/mo

3-slaapkamers — Stadscentrum EUR 996/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum ~25% goedkoper

Geschat op basis van de huurindex. Werkelijke prijzen kunnen variëren.

Belastingrealiteit

Nettoloon in France

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,933/Nettoloon (29.6% effectief tarief, alleenstaand)

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Vergelijkbare opties

Alternatieven overwegen?

Steden in hetzelfde land of regio met vergelijkbare kosten van levensonderhoud.

🇫🇷 Toulouse

France

CoL index 68.6

Toulouse vs Bordeaux vergelijken → →

🇫🇷 Grenoble

France

CoL index 65.3

Grenoble vs Bordeaux vergelijken → →

🇫🇷 Montpellier

France

CoL index 65.2

Montpellier vs Bordeaux vergelijken → →

Klaar om de cijfers te zien?

Voer uw salaris en huidige stad in. Ontvang het exacte nettoloon in Bordeaux — in seconden.

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