Cost of living in Bordeaux (France) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
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| Food in Bordeaux (France) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bordeaux | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (C$26) | C$20 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (C$9) | C$5.78 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (C$1.43) | C$1.98 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.31 (C$4.74) | C$4.18 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (C$3.45) | C$3.17 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (C$3.56) | C$4.24 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (C$2.72) | C$3.76 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.98 (C$4.27) | C$3.41 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$13) | C$19 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.98 (C$2.84) | C$2.48 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (C$1.67) | C$1.93 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Bordeaux (France) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bordeaux | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,492 (C$2,142) | C$2,136 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,108 (C$1,591) | C$1,247 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (C$199) | C$124 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €780 (C$1,119) | C$1,120 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €610 (C$876) | C$805 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (C$113) | C$66 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (C$32) | C$54 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €311 (C$446) | C$311 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (C$145) | C$97 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$14) | C$10 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$22) | C$25 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Bordeaux (France) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (C$117) | C$60 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (C$52) | C$39 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (C$106) | C$98 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (C$158) | C$117 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Bordeaux (France) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,598 (C$36,740) | C$22,942 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (C$2.54) | C$1.67 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (C$65) | C$67 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (C$32) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Bordeaux (France) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (C$9) | C$22 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (C$36) | C$77 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.71 (C$7) | C$6 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.07 (C$5.84) | C$3.85 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.63 (C$5.21) | C$4.33 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (C$2.71) | C$3.16 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 (C$2.70) | C$2.46 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (C$25) | C$20 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Bordeaux (France) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bordeaux | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (C$58) | C$51 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$29) | C$27 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (C$103) | C$135 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (C$84) | C$96 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$14) | C$10 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (C$5.03) | C$5.42 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.92 (C$9) | C$7 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €407 (C$585) | C$647 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (C$0.11) | C$0.24 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (C$75) | C$37 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (C$14) | C$11 | + 32% | |
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TOTAL | + 9% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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