Cost of living in Marseille, France vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Marseille (France) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$22) | C$20 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (C$9) | C$5.78 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (C$1.35) | C$1.98 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.30 (C$6) | C$4.18 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.66 (C$3.90) | C$3.04 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.64 (C$3.87) | C$4.24 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.36 (C$3.46) | C$3.76 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.82 (C$2.66) | C$3.41 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$19 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.99 (C$2.92) | C$2.48 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (C$1.64) | C$1.93 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Marseille (France) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,242 (C$1,820) | C$2,136 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €862 (C$1,264) | C$1,241 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (C$160) | C$133 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €715 (C$1,048) | C$1,120 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €535 (C$784) | C$806 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €49 (C$72) | C$66 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$37) | C$54 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €565 (C$828) | C$311 | + 166% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (C$139) | C$97 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (C$25) | C$25 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Marseille (France) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (C$136) | C$60 | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (C$44) | C$39 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (C$138) | C$98 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (C$128) | C$117 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Marseille (France) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,169 (C$32,499) | C$22,935 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (C$2.14) | C$1.39 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (C$65) | C$67 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €30 (C$44) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Marseille (France) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$13) | C$8 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (C$9) | C$22 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (C$35) | C$77 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.76 (C$5.52) | C$6 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.73 (C$5.47) | C$4.28 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 (C$2.64) | C$3.11 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.55 (C$3.74) | C$2.46 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$31) | C$20 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Marseille (France) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (C$54) | C$52 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$27) | C$26 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (C$71) | C$117 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (C$84) | C$96 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$9 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.55 (C$5.21) | C$5.42 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.75 (C$8) | C$7 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €463 (C$678) | C$647 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (C$0.41) | C$0.83 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (C$63) | C$35 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 261 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Marseille (France) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,478 (€4,419) in Marseille to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,400 in Abbotsford.
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