- Cost of Living
- France
- Canada
- Marseille
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Marseille, France compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Marseille (France) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$19) | C$14 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.85 (C$9) | C$6 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (C$1.36) | C$2.38 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.53 (C$7) | C$4.08 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (C$3.46) | C$2.62 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.73 (C$4.06) | C$3.73 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.28 (C$3.39) | C$2.90 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.88 (C$2.79) | C$2.89 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$16 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.18 (C$3.24) | C$2.31 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (C$1.60) | C$1.76 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Marseille (France) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,032 (C$1,533) | C$1,186 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €863 (C$1,283) | C$982 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (C$152) | C$117 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €694 (C$1,032) | C$919 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €543 (C$806) | C$695 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €58 (C$86) | C$64 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (C$40) | C$39 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €536 (C$797) | C$392 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (C$127) | C$111 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (C$23) | C$26 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Marseille (France) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (C$125) | C$61 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (C$42) | C$41 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$138) | C$95 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €74 (C$110) | C$87 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Marseille (France) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,635 (C$32,146) | C$22,684 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (C$2.14) | C$1.19 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (C$65) | C$47 | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Marseille (France) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (C$18) | C$8 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.51 (C$8) | C$20 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (C$35) | C$85 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.90 (C$5.79) | C$7 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.24 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.81 (C$5.66) | C$3.90 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (C$2.48) | C$3.21 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 (C$3.73) | C$2.46 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$27) | C$19 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Marseille (France) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (C$48) | C$43 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$27) | C$27 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (C$78) | C$84 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (C$84) | C$93 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$14) | C$9 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.94 (C$5.86) | C$5.44 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.80 (C$9) | C$5.57 | + 55% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €155 (C$230) | C$141 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.49 (C$0.73) | C$2.00 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (C$58) | C$34 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 87 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in Marseille (France) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,178
(€2,812)
in Marseille
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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