Cost of Living in Marseille
Summary of cost of living in Marseille, France:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,285.9$ (3,680.3€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,169.0$ (1,003.8€), excluding rent.
- Marseille is 20.2% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Marseille is, on average, 64.9% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.50 € | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 68.52 € | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 12.00 € | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.00 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.50 € | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.17 € | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.13 € | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.89 € | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.12 € | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.27 € | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.22 € | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.92 € | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 10.74 € | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.07 € | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 10.89 € | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.54 € | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.02 € | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.72 € | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.67 € | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.19 € | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.03 € | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.90 € | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.23 € | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 € | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.62 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.50 € | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 12.00 € | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.80 € | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.00 € | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.83 € | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 25.00 € | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.78 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 30,900.00 € | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 30,757.14 € | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 156.70 € | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 17.00 € | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 29.88 € | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 36.67 € | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 20.60 € | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 13.50 € | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 705.00 € | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 9,176.83 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 86.00 € | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 40.80 € | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 96.25 € | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 130.00 € | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 737.00 € | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 535.25 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,330.00 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,118.25 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 489.38 € | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 282.90 € | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,206.78 € | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.92 |
Prices in Marseille
This city had 437 entries in the past 12 months by 45 different contributors.
Last update: 3 December 2025
Last update: 3 December 2025
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| Cost of Living in Nimes | 77.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Montpellier | 106.28 miles |
| Cost of Living in Antibes | 123.47 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nice | 133.44 miles |
| Cost of Living in Valence | 134.81 miles |
| Cost of Living in Grenoble | 191.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lyon | 196.93 miles |
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Leave a comment:1 Comments so far
Lebron James
on Feb 21, 2024:
This city sucks and is nothing like the pictures online