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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Marseille (France) is 17% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($15) | $15 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $8 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 ($7) | $4.77 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 ($1.10) | $0.87 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.19 ($4.65) | $3.00 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.66 ($2.95) | $4.25 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.56 ($2.84) | $3.73 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.38 ($2.64) | $1.81 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.82 ($2.01) | $7 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($8) | $15 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.99 ($2.21) | $2.08 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 ($1.24) | $2.16 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Marseille (France) is 40% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,198 ($1,328) | $1,975 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €854 ($946) | $1,659 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €103 ($115) | $199 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €715 ($793) | $1,651 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €535 ($593) | $1,182 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €49 ($55) | $135 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 ($27) | $43 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €565 ($626) | $318 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 ($105) | $151 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $9 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 ($19) | $23 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Marseille (France) is 12% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 ($100) | $50 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 ($33) | $51 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 ($100) | $93 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 ($95) | $138 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Marseille (France) is 20% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,169 ($24,581) | $22,415 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 ($1.62) | $0.89 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 ($49) | $94 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €30 ($33) | $23 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Marseille (France) is 45% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($10) | $7 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 ($7) | $24 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 ($26) | $171 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.76 ($4.17) | $8 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 ($4.59) | $3.54 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.73 ($4.14) | $4.68 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 ($2.00) | $3.12 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.55 ($2.83) | $2.16 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 ($24) | $24 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Marseille (France) is 7% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 ($41) | $41 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($20) | $25 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 ($54) | $162 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 ($60) | $88 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($11) | $11 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.42 ($3.79) | $4.63 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.75 ($6) | $5.43 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €471 ($522) | $415 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 ($0.31) | $0.33 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 ($47) | $41 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,196 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2019.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,300 in Portland, Oregon you would need to make just about $3,978 (€3,587) in Marseille.
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