Cost of living in Marseille
compared to
Cost of living in Marseille vs. France overall average
Marseille is 9.5% more expensive than France overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 6.9% more in Marseille
- Groceries
-
pay 24.0% more in Marseille
- Transportation
-
pay 13.6% more in Marseille
- Housing
-
pay 2.4% less in Marseille
- Childcare
-
pay 3.0% more in Marseille
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 4.5% more in Marseille
- Clothing
-
pay 17.0% more in Marseille
The cost of groceries, clothing, transportation, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and childcare in Marseille are more expensive than in France.
Marseille Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.52
€15.11
|
$14.02
-
$35.04
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.43
€11.58
|
$11.68
-
$16.35
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.25
€2.80
|
$2.34
-
$5.84
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.05
€1.76
|
$1.17
-
$3.50
|
Marseille - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.43
€2.10
|
$1.17
-
$4.67
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$14.02
€12.09
|
$5.84
-
$20.44
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.11
€4.41
|
$4.42
-
$5.84
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.58
€3.95
|
$1.75
-
$8.41
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.79
€5.86
|
$3.71
-
$10.54
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.80
€1.55
|
$1.59
-
$2.65
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.19
€1.02
|
$0.53
-
$1.59
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.01
€1.74
|
$1.06
-
$2.91
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.95
€1.68
|
$1.06
-
$3.18
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.39
€1.20
|
$0.53
-
$2.12
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.20
€1.03
|
$0.48
-
$2.12
|
Marseille - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$8.04
€6.93
|
$7.60
-
$8.84
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$46.72
€40.29
|
$33.09
-
$58.40
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$37,835.12
€32,626.25
|
$37,835.12
-
$37,835.12
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$33.87
€29.21
|
$19.85
-
$47.89
|
Marseille - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$32.18
€27.75
|
$26.86
-
$46.72
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$779.50
€672.18
|
$665.72
-
$992.74
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$642.36
€553.93
|
$583.97
-
$817.55
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$153.94
€132.75
|
$113.87
-
$189.79
|
Marseille - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$823.39
€710.03
|
$583.97
-
$1,051.14
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,316.72
€8,896.39
|
$9,343.45
-
$11,679.31
|
Marseille - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.01
€6.04
|
$4.67
-
$9.34
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.44
€2.97
|
$2.22
-
$4.67
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$14.02
€12.09
|
$12.85
-
$14.60
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$43.38
€37.41
|
$35.04
-
$58.40
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$15.18
€13.09
|
$14.02
-
$17.52
|
Marseille - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$118.74
€102.39
|
$58.40
-
$140.15
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$47.65
€41.09
|
$35.04
-
$116.79
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$113.87
€98.20
|
$93.43
-
$140.15
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$151.83
€130.93
|
$93.43
-
$233.59
|
Marseille - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in France
to see the average cost of cities throughout France, like
Compiègne (Compiegne),
Cherbourg,
Grenoble,
Orleans,
Nimes,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in France compared to Marseille.
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