- Cost of Living
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- Marseille
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Marseille, France compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Marseille (France) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$21) | C$15 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.83 (C$9) | C$5.69 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (C$1.47) | C$2.17 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.43 (C$7) | C$4.84 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.52 (C$3.95) | C$2.90 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (C$14) | C$10 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.46 (C$3.86) | C$4.00 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.33 (C$3.66) | C$3.31 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.71 (C$2.69) | C$3.07 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$13) | C$16 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.18 (C$3.42) | C$2.51 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.11 (C$1.74) | C$2.07 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Marseille (France) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,073 (C$1,683) | C$1,576 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €865 (C$1,357) | C$1,122 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (C$160) | C$109 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €720 (C$1,129) | C$1,019 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €526 (C$825) | C$774 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €58 (C$91) | C$66 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (C$42) | C$40 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €536 (C$841) | C$377 | + 123% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$136) | C$98 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$10) | C$9 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (C$25) | C$23 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Marseille (France) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (C$134) | C$59 | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (C$44) | C$40 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$146) | C$93 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €76 (C$119) | C$92 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Marseille (France) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,493 (C$33,705) | C$22,749 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (C$2.28) | C$1.26 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (C$68) | C$65 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Marseille (France) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (C$19) | C$8 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.53 (C$9) | C$20 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (C$37) | C$96 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.72 (C$5.84) | C$6 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.07 (C$6) | C$3.72 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.70 (C$5.80) | C$2.83 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (C$2.84) | C$3.09 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.56 (C$4.02) | C$2.46 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$30) | C$19 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Marseille (France) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (C$54) | C$46 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$28) | C$26 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (C$82) | C$101 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (C$90) | C$87 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$9 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.85 (C$6) | C$5.53 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.79 (C$9) | C$5.67 | + 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €740 (C$1,160) | C$549 | + 111% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (C$0.47) | C$1.04 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (C$62) | C$35 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 280 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Marseille (France) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,059
(€3,226)
in Marseille
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,400
in Abbotsford.
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