Living in Bordeaux
France · temperate
Bordeaux is a mid-sized city of roughly 260,000 people inland in France. The climate is temperate. It has a lively, popular feel and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $2,150. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for food and eating out, art and culture, cycling.
Bordeaux at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in Bordeaux
- Feeling safe day to day
- Working remotely with reliable internet
- Getting around on foot
- A genuinely good food scene
- Access to strong healthcare
- Raising a family
All parameters
💉 Childhood vaccines: Compulsory by lawVaccines: 13
Eleven vaccines became compulsory in 2018. Two meningococcal vaccines were added in January 2025, so children born from 2023 owe thirteen.
If you skip them: No place in a creche, a preschool or a school. Parents get three months from the start of the school year to begin.
Exemptions: Medical only, and rarely granted.
Source: French vaccination schedule 2025, health ministry
➖ Popularity & prices: Steady
Accommodation prices have moved about +21% in the last 5 years.
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What to know before moving to Bordeaux
- • Can get busy with visitors in peak season.
⚠️ The downsides of living in Bordeaux
- •Nothing major on our radar, still, verify visas and healthcare for your case.
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
Where is Bordeaux?
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Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Bordeaux, France?
A typical month in Bordeaux costs around $2,150, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is Bordeaux, France safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in Bordeaux at 4 out of 5, which is good.
What is the internet like in Bordeaux?
Internet in Bordeaux is rated 5 out of 5 for remote work, which is excellent. Starlink is available in this country.
What is the weather like in Bordeaux?
Bordeaux has a temperate climate.
Is healthcare good in Bordeaux?
Healthcare in Bordeaux is rated 5 out of 5 overall, which is excellent. Public healthcare is 5/5 and private healthcare 4/5.
How easy is it to move to France?
Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in France at 3 out of 5, which is reasonable. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.
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