Cost of living in Bordeaux (France) is 29% cheaper than in Tampa, Florida (United States)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in Bordeaux (France) is 20% cheaper than in Tampa, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Bordeaux | Tampa, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 ($17) | $19 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($10) | $11 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 ($1.14) | $1.18 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.48 ($3.69) | $5.70 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.12 ($2.25) | $4.07 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $7 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.15 ($2.28) | $3.57 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 ($1.85) | $2.23 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.29 ($2.43) | $2.36 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 ($12) | $13 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 ($2.05) | $2.59 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 ($1.48) | $3.17 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Bordeaux (France) is 54% cheaper than in Tampa, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Bordeaux | Tampa, Florida | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,568 ($1,663) | $3,321 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,080 ($1,145) | $2,179 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 ($147) | $194 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €887 ($941) | $1,876 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €611 ($648) | $1,634 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 ($91) | $105 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 ($24) | $59 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 ($389) | $410 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 ($98) | $148 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $12 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 ($16) | $73 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Bordeaux (France) is 21% more expensive than in Tampa, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Bordeaux | Tampa, Florida | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 ($84) | $45 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 ($39) | $35 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 ($78) | $90 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 ($117) | $121 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Bordeaux (France) is 4% cheaper than in Tampa, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Bordeaux | Tampa, Florida | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,598 ($27,158) | $26,721 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 ($1.88) | $0.93 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 ($48) | $64 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 ($24) | $19 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Bordeaux (France) is 41% cheaper than in Tampa, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Bordeaux | Tampa, Florida | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($6) | $8 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 ($7) | $20 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 ($27) | $104 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.71 ($5.00) | $7 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.07 ($4.32) | $3.06 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.63 ($3.85) | $4.18 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 ($2.00) | $4.06 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 ($2.00) | $1.85 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($19) | $28 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Bordeaux (France) is 20% cheaper than in Tampa, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Bordeaux | Tampa, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 ($43) | $43 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 ($22) | $26 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 ($76) | $306 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 ($62) | $81 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($10) | $13 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 ($3.72) | $5.73 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.92 ($6) | $5.00 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €407 ($432) | $459 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 ($0.08) | $0.28 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 ($55) | $24 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 ($11) | $8 | + 31% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 466 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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