Cost of living in Tucson, Arizona, United States vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€12) | €16 | - 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.22 (€2.67) | €6 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.75 (€0.62) | €0.96 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.77 (€2.30) | €2.79 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.14 (€2.60) | €2.02 | + 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.46) | €5.36 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.10 (€2.57) | €2.49 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (€1.35) | €1.60 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.35 (€2.78) | €2.31 | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€10) | €7 | + 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.14 (€1.77) | €2.05 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (€1.78) | €1.09 | + 63% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,669 (€1,383) | €1,233 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,050 (€870) | €912 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $204 (€169) | €129 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,100 (€911) | €750 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $762 (€631) | €569 | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $109 (€91) | €143 | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (€33) | €27 | + 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | $249 (€206) | €357 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (€110) | €109 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€8) | €9 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€18) | €13 | + 40% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (€33) | €79 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $33 (€27) | €30 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (€77) | €86 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (€89) | €116 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,076 (€17,459) | €25,406 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (€0.46) | €1.37 | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $37 (€31) | €33 | - 6% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (€15) | €17 | - 10% | |
Personal Care | + 40% | |||
Personal Care in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €5.75 | + 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (€14) | €7 | + 89% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (€90) | €24 | + 272% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€6) | €4.71 | + 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.65 (€3.02) | €4.25 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.16 (€3.45) | €3.63 | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.30 (€2.73) | €1.71 | + 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.57 (€1.30) | €1.99 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (€16) | €18 | - 14% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (€35) | €38 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€18) | €18 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (€143) | €87 | + 65% | |
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 | $11 (€9) | €9 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (€4.03) | €2.65 | + 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.61 (€4.64) | €5.93 | - 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $374 (€310) | €407 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.09 (€0.08) | €0.15 | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (€28) | €52 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 9% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,100 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €3,806 ($4,594) in Tucson, Arizona.
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