Cost of living in Marseille (France) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Marseille (France) is 9% 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$26) | C$20 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (C$9) | C$5.78 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (C$1.39) | C$1.98 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.82 (C$5.19) | C$4.18 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.91 (C$3.95) | C$3.17 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.07 (C$4.16) | C$4.24 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.01 (C$2.72) | C$3.76 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.88 (C$2.55) | C$3.41 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$11) | C$19 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (C$2.66) | C$2.48 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (C$1.53) | C$1.93 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Marseille (France) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Marseille | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,267 (C$1,718) | C$2,136 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €888 (C$1,204) | C$1,241 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (C$155) | C$124 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €761 (C$1,032) | C$1,120 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €523 (C$710) | C$805 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €56 (C$76) | C$66 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$33) | C$54 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €542 (C$735) | C$311 | + 136% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (C$121) | C$97 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (C$22) | C$25 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Marseille (France) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Marseille | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (C$130) | C$60 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (C$43) | C$39 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (C$128) | C$98 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (C$128) | C$117 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Marseille (France) is about the same as 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$31,846) | C$22,942 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (C$1.95) | C$1.40 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (C$57) | C$67 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (C$36) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Marseille (France) is 14% 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$11) | C$8 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (C$9) | C$22 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (C$33) | C$77 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.76 (C$5.11) | C$6 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.23 (C$5.73) | C$3.85 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.76 (C$5.10) | C$4.33 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 (C$2.44) | C$3.16 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.41 (C$3.26) | C$2.46 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (C$30) | C$20 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Marseille (France) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Marseille | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (C$54) | C$51 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$23) | C$27 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (C$85) | C$135 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (C$84) | C$96 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$14) | C$10 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.76 (C$5.10) | C$5.42 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €466 (C$632) | C$647 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (C$0.38) | C$0.83 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (C$58) | C$37 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (C$11) | C$11 | - 0% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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