Travel budget and cost of living in Bordeaux (France) how much does a trip cost?

Bordeaux travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Bordeaux

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

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

Cost of living in Bordeaux compared to United States in 2024

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

Lunch

$ 17/person
($ 15 to $ 36)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 32/person
($ 22 to $ 43)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 13)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 7.4 for 500ml
($ 4.2 to $ 8.5)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 4 for 330ml
($ 2.6 to $ 5.3)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.6/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 8)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.4/can
($ 2.1 to $ 3.7)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.4/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bordeaux

1-star hotel

$ 100/night
($ 46 to $ 428)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 82/night
($ 51 to $ 161)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153

3-star hotel

$ 106/night
($ 62 to $ 331)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

4-star hotel

$ 176/night
($ 103 to $ 368)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 296/night
($ 151 to $ 983)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 121/month
($ 56 to $ 453)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Room with kitchen

$ 177/month
($ 59 to $ 1255)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 199/month
($ 69 to $ 1086)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Cottage or guest house

$ 163/month
($ 73 to $ 496)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 222/month
($ 77 to $ 1258)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Bordeaux

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 2/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 4.3)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 2.9/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 3.5)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 4.8/12 eggs
($ 2.8 to $ 6.8)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 15/kg
($ 8.5 to $ 20)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 3.1/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 5.3)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 4/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 7.4)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 4.2)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.7
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Bordeaux

Bus ticket

$ 1.9/ticket
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.8/km
( $ 1.8)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)

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104% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.1
( $ 2.1)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 23/24hrs
($ 2.1 to $ 173)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Bordeaux

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 11 to $ 15)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 27/hr
($ 22 to $ 32)

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

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bordeaux

Cigarettes

$ 12/pack
($ 12 to $ 15)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 98
($ 75 to $ 127)

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87% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 41
($ 32 to $ 52)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43