Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €16 | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.61 (€2.99) | €6 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (€0.77) | €0.96 | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.19 (€1.81) | €2.79 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.53 (€2.92) | €2.02 | + 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.79 (€3.96) | €5.36 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.74 (€2.26) | €2.49 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (€1.54) | €1.60 | - 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.64 (€3.01) | €2.31 | + 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€11) | €7 | + 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.74 (€1.44) | €2.05 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.77 (€1.46) | €1.09 | + 34% | |
Housing | + 28% | |||
Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,569 (€1,298) | €1,233 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,300 (€1,076) | €912 | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (€148) | €129 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,329 (€1,099) | €750 | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $889 (€736) | €569 | + 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $142 (€118) | €143 | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $63 (€52) | €27 | + 92% | |
40” flat screen tv | $284 (€235) | €357 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (€101) | €109 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (€8) | €9 | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (€21) | €13 | + 61% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (€34) | €79 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (€42) | €30 | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€72) | €86 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (€90) | €116 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,715 (€22,934) | €25,406 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (€0.49) | €1.37 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (€43) | €33 | + 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (€14) | €17 | - 19% | |
Personal Care | + 53% | |||
Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€6) | €5.75 | + 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (€10) | €7 | + 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $163 (€135) | €24 | + 457% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€6) | €4.71 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.22 (€2.66) | €4.25 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.15 (€3.43) | €3.63 | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.08 (€2.55) | €1.71 | + 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.66 (€1.37) | €1.99 | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (€14) | €18 | - 24% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is about the same as in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (€39) | €38 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€18) | €18 | - 0% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (€161) | €87 | + 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (€54) | €53 | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€9) | €9 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.48 (€3.71) | €2.65 | + 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.56 (€4.60) | €5.93 | - 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (€352) | €407 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (€0.22) | €0.15 | + 42% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (€38) | €52 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.86 (€4.85) | €8 | - 37% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, you would need at least €4,214 ($5,093) in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €4,000 in Bordeaux.
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