How much does it cost to live in Bordeaux?

Typical monthly costs in Bordeaux are approximately €850 in rent and €900 in other expenses, totalling around €1,750/month.

How much should I save in Bordeaux?

Based on INSEE Budget de Famille 2022, people at mid-range incomes in France typically save 12–20% of gross income. In a moderate cost city like Bordeaux, housing costs can reduce this, particularly for renters.

Bordeaux · EUR · moderate cost city

Cost of living in Bordeaux — is your salary enough?

Bordeaux median rent is €850/month, below both Paris and Lyon for a comparable lifestyle. Bordeaux professionals at mid-income levels can typically exceed France's national savings benchmark.

Rent in Bordeaux

Budget€600 – €750/mo

Typical€850 – €1,000/mo

Premium€1,100+/mo

Other monthly costs

Food, transport, bills, going out~€900/mo

Total typical monthly spend~€1,750/mo

How different incomes stack up

At typical Bordeaux costs (€850 rent)

€22,000 – €32,000→ saving -8%

Critical

€32,000 – €45,000→ saving 24.2%

Ahead

€45,000 – €65,000→ saving 43%

Ahead

See your personal verdict for Bordeaux

Country

Annual income (gross)€38,500

€8,000€139,000€270,000+

Monthly rent or mortgage€850/mo

€0€4,000€8,000+

Other monthly expenses

Food, transport, subscriptions, going out — everything except rent

€1,300/mo

€0€2,850€5,700+

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Cost figures are estimates based on reported median rents and typical spending patterns. Savings benchmarks from INSEE Budget de Famille 2022. Figures in EUR.

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