Cost of living in Newark, New Jersey, United States vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€13) | €16 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.38 (€3.63) | €6 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (€0.86) | €0.96 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.13 (€2.59) | €2.79 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.28 (€2.72) | €2.02 | + 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.24 (€4.34) | €5.36 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.10 (€2.57) | €2.49 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.07 (€0.89) | €1.60 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.23 (€2.68) | €2.31 | + 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €7 | + 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (€1.65) | €2.05 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.08 (€1.72) | €1.09 | + 58% | |
Housing | + 44% | |||
Housing in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,036 (€1,689) | €1,233 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,507 (€1,250) | €912 | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $185 (€154) | €129 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,512 (€1,254) | €750 | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,164 (€966) | €544 | + 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $132 (€110) | €143 | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $67 (€56) | €27 | + 106% | |
40” flat screen tv | $402 (€334) | €357 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (€83) | €109 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (€13) | €9 | + 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (€13) | €13 | + 4% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (€37) | €79 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $34 (€28) | €30 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (€66) | €86 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (€80) | €116 | - 31% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,280 (€18,474) | €25,406 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (€0.53) | €1.37 | - 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (€69) | €33 | + 108% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $32 (€27) | €17 | + 60% | |
Personal Care | + 75% | |||
Personal Care in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (€9) | €5.75 | + 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (€19) | €7 | + 156% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (€84) | €24 | + 247% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $15 (€12) | €4.71 | + 158% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (€2.90) | €4.25 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€5.47) | €3.63 | + 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.32 (€4.41) | €1.71 | + 158% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.27 (€1.88) | €1.99 | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (€20) | €18 | + 10% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (€43) | €38 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $27 (€22) | €18 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (€139) | €87 | + 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (€54) | €53 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€8) | €9 | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.12 (€3.42) | €2.65 | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.24 (€4.34) | €5.93 | - 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (€357) | €407 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (€0.08) | €0.15 | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (€27) | €52 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€8) | €8 | + 0% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, you would need at least €4,697 ($5,664) in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €4,000 in Bordeaux.
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