Rouen vs Bordeaux — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Country	France	France
Nomad score	6.2 / 10	6.9 / 10
Cost of living	$3,339 / mo	$4,067 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	23° / 12°C	24° / 18°C
Air quality (AQI)	57 Moderate	39 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Average high	15.5°C	19.1°C
Average low	8°C	10.2°C
Precipitation	76 mm / mo	82 mm / mo
Sunshine	241 h / mo	263 h / mo
Humidity	80%	77%
Rain days	11.7 / mo	10.7 / mo
Wind speed	18.7 km/h	16.6 km/h

FR Rouen · average high by month

J 7 F 9 M 12 A 15 M 18 J 22 J 23 A 23 S 21 O 17 N 11 D 9

FR Bordeaux · average high by month

J 10 F 13 M 15 A 18 M 21 J 26 J 27 A 28 S 24 O 21 N 14 D 12

Air quality

Air quality
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
US AQI	57	39
PM2.5	15 µg/m³	9.4 µg/m³
PM10	23 µg/m³	11.1 µg/m³
Ozone	70 µg/m³	76 µg/m³
UV index	0	0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	4.0	5.4
Local Payment Services	8.1	8.8
Startup Scene	4.9	6.8

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Air Conditioning	3.8	5.9
Green Spaces	6.0	7.7
Natural Disaster Risk	7.8	8.0
Noise Pollution	6.0	6.0
Seasonal Variety	7.1	6.8
Weather	6.5	7.5

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Mobile Network Coverage	8.6	9.1
Power Grid Reliability	8.9	9.2
Public WiFi Availability	6.3	7.0
VPN Reliability	8.6	8.9

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Accommodation Cost	4.8	4.0
Cost of Living	5.1	4.7
Currency Stability	9.4	9.1
Entertainment Cost	4.9	5.4
Food & Groceries	5.6	5.6
Gym Membership Cost	5.6	5.4
Transportation Cost	6.0	6.7

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Culture	7.8	8.8
Indoors Fun	6.4	7.6
Language Learning Opportunities	5.8	7.3
Local Experiences & Tours	7.1	8.3
Nightlife	5.7	7.4
Outdoors & Nature	6.1	7.4

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Nomad Events & Meetups	4.1	5.8
Nomad Friendly	6.1	6.9
Online Community Presence	3.6	5.4

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Cafes with WiFi	7.0	7.6
Coworking Spaces Availability	5.7	7.5
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	5.8	6.4
Digital Nomad Popularity	3.5	5.6
Internet Speed	8.1	8.5
Local SIM Card Availability	8.6	8.4

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Fitness Facilities	6.0	7.2
Food Scene	7.1	8.7
Healthy Food Options	6.3	7.7
Yoga Studios	5.5	6.6

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Healthcare	7.8	8.1
Healthcare Affordability	6.9	6.8
Healthcare Quality	8.2	8.5

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	4.5	4.9
Ease of Business Registration	4.7	5.2
Ease of Opening Bank Account	5.2	4.6
Freedom of Speech	8.5	8.8
Political Stability	8.1	8.1
Tax Friendliness	4.2	3.7
Visa Ease	6.2	6.2

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Air Quality	5.8	6.7
Cleanliness	7.0	7.5
Environmental Quality	6.9	7.6
Family Friendly	7.6	8.1
Language Barrier	4.7	4.8
Work-Life Balance	7.7	8.0

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Female Friendly	7.5	8.2
Racial Tolerance	6.8	7.3
Safety	7.9	8.3

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Airport Connectivity	4.5	7.5
Cycling	5.2	8.1
Intercity Travel Options	7.3	8.3
Public Transit	6.9	7.9
Ride-sharing Services	5.6	6.9
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	5.2	7.6
Walkability	7.6	8.4

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Coworking Quality	5.6	7.4
Freelance Ecosystem	5.0	6.0
Networking Opportunities	5.5	6.5
Remote Job Opportunities	5.2	5.8
Time Zone Favorability	8.4	8.4

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Jeans	$98 per pair	$98 per pair
Summer Dress	$44 per dress	$46 per dress
Running Shoes	$110 per pair	$110 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Dining Out	$139 per month	$162 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Cinema Ticket	$14 per ticket	$16 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Coffee	$3.58 per cup	$3.70 per cup
Beer	$7.51 per pint	$7.51 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$17 per meal	$18 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$75 per meal	$87 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$12 per meal	$13 per meal
Apples	$3.06 per kg	$3.24 per kg
Bread	$1.44 per loaf	$1.56 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$0.98 per bottle	$0.98 per bottle
Milk	$1.33 per liter	$1.33 per liter
Rice	$2.43 per kg	$2.43 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$15 per kg	$16 per kg
Beef	$23 per kg	$24 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$9.24 per bottle	$10 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Groceries	$324 per month	$370 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Health Insurance	$35 per month	$52 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Doctor Visit (GP)	$31 per visit	$31 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$11 per purchase	$9.24 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Housing	$601 per month	$867 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$832 per month	$982 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$1,791 per month	$2,542 per month
Coworking Space	$225 per month	$266 per month
Coliving Space	$901 per month	$1,098 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Internet & Mobile	$40 per month	$52 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Leisure Activities	$69 per month	$92 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Haircut	$30 per visit	$32 per visit
Laundry	$7.51 per kg	$7.51 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Mobile Plan	$23 per month	$23 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$37 per month	$40 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$29 one-time	$35 one-time
Gym Membership	$40 per month	$44 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$21 per hour	$21 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Transportation	$60 per month	$60 per month
Taxi Start	$4.39 per trip	$3.47 per trip
Taxi per km	$2.25 per km	$2.25 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$64 per month	$63 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$16 per trip	$17 per trip
Gasoline	$2.22 per liter	$2.22 per liter
Scooter Rental	$14 per month	$12 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	FR Rouen	FR Bordeaux
Utilities	$162 per month	$162 per month