Cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware, United States vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€12) | €16 | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€5.85) | €8 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.01 (€3.31) | €6 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (€0.78) | €0.96 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.25 (€2.69) | €2.79 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.39 (€3.63) | €2.02 | + 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€6) | €5.36 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.13 (€3.42) | €2.49 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.88 (€1.56) | €1.60 | - 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.53 (€2.92) | €2.31 | + 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€11) | €7 | + 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.83 (€1.51) | €2.05 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.25 (€1.86) | €1.09 | + 71% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,526 (€1,262) | €1,233 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,195 (€989) | €912 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 (€132) | €129 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,312 (€1,085) | €750 | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $932 (€771) | €569 | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $116 (€96) | €143 | - 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $69 (€57) | €27 | + 110% | |
40” flat screen tv | $319 (€264) | €357 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $89 (€73) | €109 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €9 | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (€15) | €13 | + 19% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (€41) | €79 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (€39) | €30 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (€60) | €86 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $81 (€67) | €116 | - 42% | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,852 (€16,427) | €25,406 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (€0.51) | €1.37 | - 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (€69) | €33 | + 108% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (€20) | €17 | + 21% | |
Personal Care | + 52% | |||
Personal Care in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (€9) | €5.75 | + 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6 (€5.29) | €7 | - 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (€84) | €24 | + 246% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€6) | €4.71 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (€3.03) | €4.25 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.08) | €3.63 | + 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (€4.98) | €1.71 | + 191% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (€1.51) | €1.99 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€17) | €18 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (€38) | €38 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (€19) | €18 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $211 (€174) | €87 | + 101% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (€62) | €53 | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€8) | €9 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.46 (€4.52) | €2.65 | + 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (€5.11) | €5.93 | - 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (€354) | €407 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 (€0.55) | €0.15 | + 256% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (€31) | €52 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€5.89) | €8 | - 23% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, you would need at least €4,619 ($5,582) in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €4,000 in Bordeaux.
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