Cost of living in Marseille (France) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Marseille (France) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Marseille | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (C$28) | C$20 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (C$14) | C$10 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (C$9) | C$5.78 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (C$1.47) | C$1.98 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.82 (C$5.47) | C$4.18 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.91 (C$4.17) | C$3.17 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.07 (C$4.39) | C$4.24 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.01 (C$2.87) | C$3.76 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.88 (C$2.69) | C$3.41 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$11) | C$19 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (C$2.81) | C$2.48 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (C$1.61) | C$1.93 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Marseille (France) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Marseille | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,196 (C$1,711) | C$2,136 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €903 (C$1,293) | C$1,247 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (C$164) | C$124 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €761 (C$1,089) | C$1,120 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €523 (C$749) | C$805 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €56 (C$80) | C$66 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$35) | C$54 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €542 (C$775) | C$311 | + 149% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (C$128) | C$97 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (C$23) | C$25 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Marseille (France) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Marseille | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (C$137) | C$60 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (C$46) | C$39 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (C$135) | C$98 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (C$135) | C$117 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Marseille (France) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Marseille | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,482 (C$33,610) | C$22,942 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (C$2.25) | C$1.67 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (C$60) | C$67 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €30 (C$43) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Marseille (France) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Marseille | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (C$9) | C$22 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (C$35) | C$77 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.76 (C$5.39) | C$6 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.23 (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.76 (C$5.38) | C$4.33 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 (C$2.58) | C$3.16 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.41 (C$3.44) | C$2.46 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (C$32) | C$20 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Marseille (France) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Marseille | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (C$57) | C$51 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$24) | C$27 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (C$90) | C$135 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (C$88) | C$96 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$10 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.76 (C$5.39) | C$5.42 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (C$9) | C$7 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €466 (C$667) | C$647 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (C$0.40) | C$0.24 | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (C$61) | C$37 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (C$12) | C$11 | + 5% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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