Cost of living in Montpellier (France) is 6% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France)
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| Food in Montpellier (France) is about the same as in Bordeaux (France) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Montpellier (France) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €14 | €16 | 13% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €9 | €8 | 3% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €5.45 | €6 | 14% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.96 | €0.98 | 2% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €4.62 | €3.01 | 54% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.54 | €2.11 | 20% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €9 | €4.70 | 82% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.13 | €2.55 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.45 | €1.60 | 10% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.97 | €2.31 | 15% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €8 | €7 | 8% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.97 | €2.05 | 4% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.03 | €1.06 | 3% |
| Housing in Montpellier (France) is 7% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Montpellier (France) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,290 | €1,257 | 3% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €940 | €915 | 3% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €117 | €131 | 11% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €722 | €779 | 7% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €575 | €579 | 1% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €54 | €145 | 62% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €27 | €28 | 3% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €400 | €357 | 12% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €142 | €107 | 33% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €7 | €10 | 31% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €11 | €13 | 12% |
| Clothes in Montpellier (France) is about the same as in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Montpellier (France) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €79 | €86 | 8% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €33 | €31 | 6% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €81 | €85 | 5% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €98 | €115 | 15% |
| Transportation in Montpellier (France) is 24% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Montpellier (France) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €24,490 | €25,406 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.40 | €1.37 | 2% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €48 | €32 | 49% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €26 | €17 | 57% |
| Personal Care in Montpellier (France) is 10% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Montpellier (France) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €5.61 | €5.75 | 2% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €11 | €7 | 49% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €24 | €24 | 1% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €4.71 | €4.71 | 0% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €4.34 | €4.25 | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.60 | €3.63 | 1% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €2.05 | €1.71 | 20% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.56 | €1.99 | 28% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €20 | €18 | 6% |
| Entertainment in Montpellier (France) is 20% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||
| Montpellier (France) | Bordeaux (France) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €36 | €38 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €17 | €18 | 9% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €85 | €87 | 2% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €54 | €53 | 1% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €10 | €9 | 7% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.84 | €2.65 | 45% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €5.28 | €5.93 | 11% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €507 | €407 | 25% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.48 | €0.15 | 211% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €38 | €52 | 28% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €8 | €8 | 11% |
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For example, you would need at least €3,710 in Montpellier to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,500 in Bordeaux.