Cost of living in Norwich, United Kingdom vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 12% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€13) | €16 | - 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.33 (€6) | €8 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.62 (€4.22) | €6 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.81 (€0.94) | €0.96 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.33 (€2.72) | €2.79 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.74 (€2.03) | €2.02 | + 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £6 (€7) | €5.36 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.78 (€2.08) | €2.49 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.81 (€0.94) | €1.60 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.99 (€2.32) | €2.31 | + 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€10) | €7 | + 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.90 (€2.21) | €2.05 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 (€1.21) | €1.09 | + 11% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £956 (€1,115) | €1,233 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £894 (€1,043) | €912 | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £136 (€158) | €129 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £952 (€1,111) | €750 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £588 (€686) | €544 | + 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £100 (€117) | €143 | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £20 (€23) | €27 | - 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | £350 (€408) | €357 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £65 (€76) | €109 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.98 (€7) | €9 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (€12) | €13 | - 9% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Norwich (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £63 (€74) | €79 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (€36) | €30 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (€78) | €86 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £56 (€66) | €116 | - 43% | |
Transportation | + 50% | |||
Transportation in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 50% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,956 (€22,104) | €25,406 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (€1.43) | €1.37 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £69 (€80) | €33 | + 143% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (€13) | €17 | - 25% | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 34% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (€8) | €5.75 | + 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€10) | €7 | + 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £90 (€105) | €24 | + 333% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.19 (€4.89) | €4.71 | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.69 (€1.98) | €4.25 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.13 (€3.65) | €3.63 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (€2.05) | €1.71 | + 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.51 (€1.76) | €1.99 | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (€16) | €18 | - 14% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Norwich (United Kingdom) is 4% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £28 (€33) | €38 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £17 (€20) | €18 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £80 (€93) | €87 | + 7% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (€66) | €53 | + 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (€9) | €9 | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.98 (€3.47) | €2.65 | + 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.95 (€4.60) | €5.93 | - 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £395 (€460) | €407 | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 (€0.09) | €0.15 | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (€38) | €52 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (€11) | €8 | + 42% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €3,647 (£3,128) in Norwich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,300 in Bordeaux.
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