Cost of living in Marseille (France) is about the same as in Barcelona, Spain (Spain)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
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| Food in Marseille (France) is 14% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 | €20 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €12 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 | €4.18 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 | €1.08 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.69 | €3.02 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.18 | €1.97 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 | €7 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.07 | €2.21 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.76 | €1.49 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.76 | €1.34 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 | €10 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 | €2.16 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 | €1.02 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Marseille (France) is 27% cheaper than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,303 | €1,905 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €930 | €1,326 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 | €145 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €827 | €1,298 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €596 | €991 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €56 | €90 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 | €30 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €542 | €274 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 | €108 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 | €8 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 | €13 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Marseille (France) is 6% cheaper than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €101 | €77 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 | €48 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 | €80 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 | €108 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Marseille (France) is 21% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,482 | €31,398 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 | €1.69 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 | €33 | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €30 | €15 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Marseille (France) is 6% cheaper than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €6 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 | €8 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 | €60 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 | €5.33 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.41 | €2.55 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.79 | €3.32 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 | €2.00 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 | €2.45 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 | €26 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Marseille (France) is 7% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 | €44 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 | €17 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 | €47 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 | €57 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | €13 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.31 | €3.36 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.59 | €5.17 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €502 | €539 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 | €0.25 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 | €67 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 | €6 | + 87% | |
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TOTAL | - 0% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2024.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 925 prices entered by 125 different people.
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