Cost of living in San Diego, California, United States vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (€14) | €16 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.31 (€3.62) | €6 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (€0.74) | €0.96 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.57 (€3.00) | €2.79 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (€3.36) | €2.02 | + 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.69) | €5.36 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.15 (€2.65) | €2.49 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (€1.11) | €1.60 | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (€2.13) | €2.31 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (€1.67) | €2.05 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (€1.80) | €1.09 | + 65% | |
Housing | + 98% | |||
Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,312 (€2,779) | €1,233 | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,142 (€1,797) | €912 | + 97% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (€140) | €129 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,359 (€1,979) | €750 | + 164% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,599 (€1,342) | €544 | + 147% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (€91) | €143 | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (€60) | €27 | + 120% | |
40” flat screen tv | $321 (€270) | €357 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (€105) | €109 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €9 | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (€20) | €13 | + 55% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (€44) | €79 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (€33) | €30 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (€77) | €86 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (€100) | €116 | - 14% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,457 (€19,685) | €25,406 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (€0.71) | €1.37 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $72 (€61) | €33 | + 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (€13) | €17 | - 21% | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.78) | €5.75 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (€14) | €7 | + 92% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (€88) | €24 | + 264% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€7) | €4.71 | + 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (€2.91) | €4.25 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.12) | €3.63 | + 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.74 (€3.14) | €1.71 | + 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 (€1.29) | €1.99 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (€20) | €18 | + 7% | |
Entertainment | + 37% | |||
Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€38) | €38 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (€24) | €18 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $279 (€234) | €87 | + 170% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (€78) | €53 | + 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (€12) | €9 | + 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (€4.13) | €2.65 | + 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (€7) | €5.93 | + 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $393 (€330) | €407 | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (€0.49) | €0.15 | + 218% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (€46) | €52 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€8) | €8 | + 3% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, you would need at least €5,488 ($6,539) in San Diego, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €4,000 in Bordeaux.
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