Cost of living in Ljubljana, Slovenia vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 27% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 | €16 | - 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 | €8 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 | €6 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 | €0.96 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.48 | €2.79 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 | €2.02 | + 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €5.36 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.40 | €2.49 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 | €1.60 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 | €2.31 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €7 | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 | €2.05 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.67 | €1.09 | - 39% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 4% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,149 | €1,233 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 | €912 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €253 | €129 | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €666 | €750 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €544 | €569 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €144 | €143 | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 | €27 | - 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | €415 | €357 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 | €109 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €9 | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 | €13 | - 34% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is about the same as in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €68 | €79 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 | €30 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 | €86 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 | €116 | - 4% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 14% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,192 | €25,406 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.09 | €1.37 | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €35 | €33 | + 6% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €9 | €17 | - 47% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 12% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €5.75 | + 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 | €7 | + 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 | €24 | + 116% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.44 | €4.71 | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.35 | €4.25 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.81 | €3.63 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.18 | €1.71 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.11 | €1.99 | + 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 | €18 | - 19% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Ljubljana (Slovenia) is 22% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 | €38 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 | €18 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 | €87 | - 34% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 | €53 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €9 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.76 | €2.65 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.87 | €5.93 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €548 | €407 | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 | €0.15 | - 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 | €52 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.26 | €8 | - 44% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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