Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States vs Bordeaux, France
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (€11) | €16 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€6) | €8 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.73 (€2.27) | €6 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (€0.88) | €0.96 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (€2.26) | €2.79 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.19 (€2.64) | €2.02 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.10 (€4.22) | €5.36 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.83 (€2.34) | €2.49 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (€1.58) | €1.60 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.33 (€1.93) | €2.31 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€13) | €7 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.17 (€1.80) | €2.05 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.43 (€2.01) | €1.09 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is about the same as in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,429 (€1,184) | €1,233 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $927 (€768) | €912 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $134 (€111) | €129 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $984 (€815) | €750 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $731 (€606) | €569 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $120 (€99) | €143 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (€44) | €27 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $322 (€267) | €357 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (€83) | €109 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €9 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (€15) | €13 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (€39) | €79 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $66 (€55) | €30 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (€76) | €86 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $71 (€59) | €116 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,645 (€17,101) | €25,406 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (€0.50) | €1.37 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (€28) | €33 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.78) | €5.75 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €7 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (€79) | €24 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€7) | €4.71 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.69 (€3.06) | €4.25 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (€6) | €3.63 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.21 (€2.66) | €1.71 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (€1.57) | €1.99 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (€13) | €18 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (€32) | €38 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (€16) | €18 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $90 (€75) | €87 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (€56) | €53 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (€7) | €9 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 (€4.41) | €2.65 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.33 (€3.59) | €5.93 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (€355) | €407 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (€0.28) | €0.15 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (€39) | €52 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.21 (€4.31) | €8 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 80 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,600 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €3,311 ($3,997) in Lafayette, Louisiana.
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