Cost of living in Marseille (France) is 184% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia)
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| Food | + 197% | |||
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| Food in Marseille (France) is 197% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Marseille | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (руб 1,917) | руб 401 | + 378% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (руб 896) | руб 322 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (руб 580) | руб 175 | + 231% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (руб 115) | руб 76 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.69 (руб 438) | руб 113 | + 288% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.18 (руб 297) | руб 153 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (руб 918) | руб 378 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.03 (руб 283) | руб 102 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.97 (руб 184) | руб 38 | + 379% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.76 (руб 165) | руб 69 | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (руб 974) | руб 597 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (руб 215) | руб 124 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (руб 94) | руб 27 | + 247% | |
| Housing | + 229% | |||
| Housing in Marseille (France) is 229% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Marseille | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,299 (руб 121,379) | руб 38,419 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €930 (руб 86,865) | руб 24,855 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (руб 10,704) | руб 6,083 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €883 (руб 82,493) | руб 19,940 | + 314% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €651 (руб 60,837) | руб 13,661 | + 345% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €59 (руб 5,558) | руб 3,095 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (руб 2,280) | руб 434 | + 426% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €542 (руб 50,631) | руб 22,963 | + 120% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (руб 8,368) | руб 4,467 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (руб 1,058) | руб 399 | + 165% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (руб 1,533) | руб 642 | + 139% | |
| Clothes | + 143% | |||
| Clothes in Marseille (France) is 143% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Marseille | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €101 (руб 9,477) | руб 2,436 | + 289% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (руб 2,968) | руб 1,969 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (руб 9,950) | руб 3,973 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (руб 8,814) | руб 3,702 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 219% | |||
| Transportation in Marseille (France) is 219% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Marseille | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,482 (руб 2,194,448) | руб 1,268,460 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (руб 166) | руб 52 | + 221% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (руб 4,363) | руб 1,215 | + 259% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €30 (руб 2,810) | руб 289 | + 873% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Marseille (France) is 123% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Marseille | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (руб 789) | руб 331 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (руб 586) | руб 539 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (руб 2,293) | руб 1,365 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 (руб 356) | руб 201 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.41 (руб 412) | руб 142 | + 190% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.79 (руб 354) | руб 190 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (руб 178) | руб 76 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 (руб 212) | руб 90 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (руб 2,071) | руб 293 | + 607% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Marseille (France) is 112% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Marseille | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (руб 4,784) | руб 1,375 | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (руб 1,910) | руб 559 | + 242% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (руб 5,300) | руб 3,330 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (руб 5,991) | руб 2,823 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (руб 1,002) | руб 252 | + 298% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.31 (руб 402) | руб 123 | + 227% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.59 (руб 522) | руб 176 | + 197% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €502 (руб 46,872) | руб 33,208 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (руб 26) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (руб 3,988) | руб 2,562 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (руб 1,054) | руб 128 | + 725% | |
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TOTAL | + 184% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 125 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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