Cost of living in Bordeaux, France vs Denver, Colorado, United States
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Bordeaux (France) is 11% more expensive than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 ($19) | $16 | + 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($10) | $8 | + 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 ($8) | $4.29 | + 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 ($1.16) | $0.81 | + 42% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.79 ($3.37) | $2.86 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.02 ($2.44) | $3.13 | - 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.36 ($6) | $5.90 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.49 ($3.01) | $3.28 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 ($1.93) | $1.79 | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.31 ($2.79) | $2.30 | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $15 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.05 ($2.48) | $1.75 | + 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 ($1.32) | $2.15 | - 39% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Bordeaux (France) is 32% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,233 ($1,491) | $2,284 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €912 ($1,103) | $1,640 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €129 ($156) | $119 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 ($906) | $1,597 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €569 ($688) | $1,097 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €143 ($173) | $86 | + 101% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 ($33) | $52 | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | €357 ($432) | $302 | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 ($132) | $149 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($11) | $10 | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($16) | $34 | - 54% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Bordeaux (France) is 15% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 ($96) | $54 | + 78% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 ($36) | $59 | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($104) | $92 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 ($141) | $200 | - 30% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Bordeaux (France) is 36% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,406 ($30,702) | $21,600 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 ($1.65) | $0.64 | + 157% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €33 ($40) | $121 | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 ($20) | $17 | + 19% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Bordeaux (France) is 30% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.75 ($7) | $8 | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($9) | $16 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 ($29) | $117 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.71 ($5.70) | $7 | - 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.25 ($5.14) | $2.86 | + 80% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.63 ($4.39) | $5.56 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 ($2.07) | $3.20 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 ($2.41) | $1.78 | + 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($22) | $23 | - 4% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Bordeaux (France) is 24% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 ($45) | $42 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($22) | $24 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 ($105) | $276 | - 62% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 ($64) | $67 | - 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($11) | $11 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.65 ($3.21) | $4.72 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.93 ($7) | $5.18 | + 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €407 ($491) | $460 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 ($0.19) | $0.65 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 ($63) | $74 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 34% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bordeaux (France) is 24% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,100 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $5,417 (€4,483) in Bordeaux.
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