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.
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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.
Frequently asked questions — Living in Bordeaux
How much does it cost to live in Bordeaux?+
Core monthly costs in Bordeaux run about €1,750 — roughly €850 for rent and €900 for other living expenses (food, transport, utilities, basics). Bordeaux median rent is €850/month, below both Paris and Lyon for a comparable lifestyle.
What is the median rent in Bordeaux?+
The median rent in Bordeaux is around €850 per month. Bordeaux is classified as a moderate cost cost-of-living city in France.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Bordeaux?+
Using the 70%-rule (core costs ≤ 70% of gross), you need roughly €30,000 per year before tax to live comfortably in Bordeaux. That leaves room to hit the 14% savings benchmark for France.
Is Bordeaux expensive compared to the rest of France?+
Bordeaux sits in the moderate cost tier within France. Bordeaux professionals at mid-income levels can typically exceed France's national savings benchmark.
How much of your income should rent take in Bordeaux?+
The standard rule is no more than 30% of gross income on rent. At €850/month in Bordeaux, that means a gross income of at least €34,000 per year to stay under the 30% threshold.
Can you still save money living in Bordeaux?+
Yes — the France benchmark for mid-income earners is 14% of gross income. In a moderate cost city like Bordeaux, hitting that rate is comfortably achievable for most mid-income households.
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