Bordeaux travel budget

Bordeaux: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Bordeaux

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Bordeaux for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 65 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 7.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1572* (1512 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 93 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 3228* (3094 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 140 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 68 per person
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 26 per person

Total budget:

$ 5421* (5208 €)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Bordeaux compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Bordeaux in 2024 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Bordeaux in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Bordeaux by expense type

Restaurant budget in Bordeaux

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Bordeaux is 4% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 18/person
($ 15 to $ 36)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 32/person
($ 21 to $ 42)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 11 to $ 14)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.3 for 500ml
($ 4.2 to $ 8.3)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4 for 330ml
($ 2.6 to $ 5.2)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.7/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 7.9)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.6/can
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.5/bottle
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bordeaux

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bordeaux is 28% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 88/night
($ 46 to $ 344)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 80/night
($ 51 to $ 160)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 106/night
($ 61 to $ 328)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 175/night
($ 102 to $ 356)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 303
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 326/night
($ 180 to $ 984)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 454
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 115/month
($ 58 to $ 386)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 177/month
($ 58 to $ 1257)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 199/month
($ 67 to $ 1088)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 168/month
($ 80 to $ 434)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 221/month
($ 76 to $ 1249)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Supermarket food budget in Bordeaux

On average, the price of supermarket food in Bordeaux is 18% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2/500g
($ 1 to $ 4.3)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.8/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 3.4)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.7/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 6.7)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 8.3 to $ 19)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 5.2)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 7.3)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 4.2)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Bordeaux

On average, the price of transport in Bordeaux is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.9/ticket
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
( $ 1.8)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)

104% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.1
( $ 2.1)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 46/24hrs
($ 20 to $ 71)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Bordeaux

On average, budget for leisure activities in Bordeaux is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 11 to $ 15)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 27/hr
($ 21 to $ 32)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bordeaux

On average, shopping budget in Bordeaux is 33% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 11 to $ 15)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 96
($ 74 to $ 126)

87% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 40
($ 32 to $ 52)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Edinburgh → Bordeaux
Edinburgh → Bordeaux
Edinburgh → Bordeaux
$ 153
(fair price: $ 116)
London → Bordeaux
London → Bordeaux
London → Bordeaux
$ 115
(fair price: $ 79)
Montreal → Bordeaux
Montreal → Bordeaux
Montreal → Bordeaux
$ 738
(fair price: $ 649)
Dublin → Bordeaux
Dublin → Bordeaux
Dublin → Bordeaux
$ 130
(fair price: $ 91)
Manchester → Bordeaux
Manchester → Bordeaux
Manchester → Bordeaux
$ 136
(fair price: $ 94)
New York City → Bordeaux
New York City → Bordeaux
New York City → Bordeaux
$ 706
(fair price: $ 567)

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About this information on the cost of living in Bordeaux

The information about the cost of living in Bordeaux shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Bordeaux was updated on 01-07-2015.

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