Cost of living in Maastricht, Netherlands vs Bordeaux, France
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 8% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 | €16 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.03 | €6 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 | €0.96 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.40 | €2.79 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.52 | €2.02 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €5.36 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.08 | €2.49 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.98 | €1.60 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 | €2.31 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €7 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.41 | €2.05 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 | €1.09 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 13% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,507 | €1,233 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €997 | €912 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €148 | €129 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,018 | €750 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €655 | €544 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 | €143 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 | €27 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €393 | €357 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €181 | €109 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €9 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 | €13 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 22% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 | €79 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 | €30 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 | €86 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 | €116 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 77% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,365 | €25,406 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 | €1.37 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €88 | €33 | + 167% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 | €17 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 20% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €5.75 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €22 | €7 | + 198% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 | €24 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.23 | €4.71 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 | €4.25 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 | €3.63 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 | €1.71 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 | €1.99 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €18 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Maastricht (Netherlands) is about the same as in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 | €38 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 | €18 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 | €87 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 | €53 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €9 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.08 | €2.65 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.86 | €5.93 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €482 | €407 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 | €0.15 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 | €52 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €8 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 176 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €4,593 in Maastricht to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,800 in Bordeaux.
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