Living in Bordeaux

Bordeaux

Fine wine, architecture, and unreal food.
Photo by Pierre Blaché
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Located in southwestern France, Bordeaux is a haven for wine enthusiasts and culture vultures alike.

From sipping exquisite vintages in world-renowned châteaux to strolling through gorgeous vineyards, Bordeaux is a wine lover's dream.

The Good

  • 🤤 Great food options
  • Coffee
  • 📡 Strong wifi coverage
  • 🌲 Nature
  • 🏛️ Architecture

The Bad

  • 💰 Relatively expensive
  • 🚘 Traffic
  • 📸 Very Touristy

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Bordeaux
Cheapest () Costliest ()
France
0%
cheaper than France median
189th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • Bordeaux is the 3rd most expensive place (out of 5) to live in France
  • The average salary in Bordeaux is
  • It's about 126% cheaper to live in Bordeaux than it is London
  • You can expect to spend around $2,058.19 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026

Safety

safe

Generally safe with low crime rates; however, petty crime like pickpocketing can occur in tourist areas.

Internet speed

Superb

Download
166.2Mbps
Upload
16.9Mbps
Latency
33.8ms
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Time difference

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When to visit

Current weather
The weather in June is pleasant with temperatures around 17°

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