Cost of living in Leeds, United Kingdom vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 24% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £7 (€9) | €16 | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £4.82 (€5.56) | €8 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.35 (€3.87) | €6 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.73 (€0.84) | €0.96 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.52 (€2.90) | €2.79 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.76 (€2.03) | €2.02 | + 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.28 (€3.78) | €5.36 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.85 (€2.14) | €2.49 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 (€1.02) | €1.60 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.18 (€2.52) | €2.31 | + 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.87 (€2.15) | €2.05 | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.87 (€1.00) | €1.09 | - 8% | |
Housing | + 41% | |||
Housing in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 41% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,545 (€1,782) | €1,233 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £698 (€805) | €912 | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £202 (€233) | €129 | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,494 (€1,724) | €750 | + 130% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £960 (€1,107) | €569 | + 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £94 (€108) | €143 | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (€26) | €27 | - 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | £341 (€394) | €357 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £59 (€68) | €109 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.90 (€5.66) | €9 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€13) | €13 | + 0% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Leeds (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £61 (€70) | €79 | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (€35) | €30 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £73 (€85) | €86 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £74 (€86) | €116 | - 26% | |
Transportation | + 48% | |||
Transportation in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 48% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,333 (€18,840) | €25,406 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 (€1.40) | €1.37 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £70 (€81) | €33 | + 145% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (€16) | €17 | - 7% | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 23% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.56 (€4.11) | €5.75 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€10) | €7 | + 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 (€103) | €24 | + 326% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.82 (€3.25) | €4.71 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.24 (€1.43) | €4.25 | - 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.98 (€3.44) | €3.63 | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.09 (€2.42) | €1.71 | + 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.56 (€1.80) | €1.99 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (€13) | €18 | - 29% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £22 (€26) | €38 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £15 (€18) | €18 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £72 (€83) | €87 | - 4% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (€57) | €53 | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €9 | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.46 (€3.99) | €2.65 | + 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.83 (€4.41) | €5.93 | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £352 (€406) | €407 | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (€0.14) | €0.15 | - 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £26 (€30) | €52 | - 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (€11) | €8 | + 48% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, you would need at least €4,167 (£3,612) in Leeds to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,600 in Bordeaux.
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