Cost of living in Gijón, Spain vs Bordeaux, France
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gijón (Spain) is 27% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 | €16 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €8 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.46 | €6 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.81 | €0.96 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.42 | €2.79 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.58 | €2.02 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.80 | €5.36 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.23 | €2.49 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.17 | €1.60 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 | €2.31 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.94 | €7 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.57 | €2.05 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 | €1.09 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Gijón (Spain) is 26% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €759 | €1,233 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €520 | €912 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €114 | €129 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €528 | €750 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €386 | €569 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 | €143 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 | €27 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €486 | €357 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 | €109 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.24 | €9 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €13 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Gijón (Spain) is 8% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 | €79 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 | €30 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 | €86 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €77 | €116 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Gijón (Spain) is about the same as in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,667 | €25,406 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 | €1.37 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 | €33 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Gijón (Spain) is about the same as in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 | €5.75 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.03 | €7 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €84 | €24 | + 246% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 | €4.71 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 | €4.25 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.15 | €3.63 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.05 | €1.71 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 | €1.99 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 | €18 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Gijón (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 | €38 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €18 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 | €87 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 | €53 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €9 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.74 | €2.65 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.76 | €5.93 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 | €407 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 | €0.15 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 | €52 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.68 | €8 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 108 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,500 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €2,897 in Gijón.
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