Cost of living in Pamplona, Spain vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Pamplona (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €16 | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €8 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 | €6 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 | €0.96 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.17 | €2.79 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.71 | €2.02 | - 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €5.36 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.86 | €2.49 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 | €1.60 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.82 | €2.31 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.03 | €7 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.68 | €2.05 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 | €1.09 | + 9% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Pamplona (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €961 | €1,233 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €695 | €912 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 | €129 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €676 | €750 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €503 | €569 | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €97 | €143 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 | €27 | + 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | €472 | €357 | + 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 | €109 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 | €9 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €13 | - 18% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Pamplona (Spain) is 10% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 | €79 | + 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €30 | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 | €86 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 | €116 | - 20% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Pamplona (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,869 | €25,406 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 | €1.37 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €31 | €33 | - 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Pamplona (Spain) is 6% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.92 | €5.75 | - 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 | €7 | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 | €24 | + 126% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 | €4.71 | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 | €4.25 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.93 | €3.63 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 | €1.71 | + 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 | €1.99 | + 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €18 | - 15% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Pamplona (Spain) is 8% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 | €38 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 | €18 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 | €87 | - 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 | €53 | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 | €9 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.90 | €2.65 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.58 | €5.93 | - 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 | €407 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 | €0.15 | + 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 | €52 | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.81 | €8 | - 37% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Pamplona (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,800 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €3,406 in Pamplona.
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