Cost of Living in Marseille
Summary of cost of living in Marseille, France:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,353.1 (€3,692.7), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,189.3 (€1,008.9), excluding rent.
- Marseille is 25.5% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Marseille is, on average, 78.6% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €18.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €70.00 | |
| 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) | €6.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €3.07 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €3.31 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.82 | |
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) | €1.75 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €39.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €5.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €4.83 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €25.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.87 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €30,900.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €31,060.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €160.68 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €15.75 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €32.14 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €35.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €20.60 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €12.50 | |
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 | €9,012.20 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €81.67 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €42.33 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €97.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €133.33 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €788.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €603.56 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,452.22 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,180.75 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €420.29 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €290.27 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,287.46 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.88 | |
Prices in Marseille
This city had 284 entries in the past 12 months by 26 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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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