Cost of living in Marseille, France vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Marseille (France) is 21% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €16 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €7 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 | €4.12 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 | €1.23 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.96 | €4.06 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.67 | €1.54 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 | €4.69 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.01 | €1.50 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.22 | €0.98 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.70 | €1.30 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €10 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.13 | €2.01 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 | €0.62 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Marseille (France) is 61% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,305 | €592 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €880 | €430 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 | €121 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €761 | €424 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €523 | €315 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €56 | €82 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 | €20 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €542 | €379 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 | €111 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €9 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 | €6 | + 169% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Marseille (France) is 25% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 | €78 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 | €22 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 | €80 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 | €89 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Marseille (France) is 20% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,939 | €20,726 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 | €1.58 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 | €30 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 | €21 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Marseille (France) is 10% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 | €3.14 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 | €9 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 | €31 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.76 | €3.64 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 | €4.30 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.76 | €3.74 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 | €1.84 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.49 | €2.07 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 | €9 | + 125% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Marseille (France) is 13% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 | €26 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 | €15 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 | €45 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 | €45 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €9 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.55 | €3.80 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.82 | €3.87 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €466 | €434 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 | €0.36 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 | €41 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €4.66 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 296 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Marseille (France) is 27% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,163 in Marseille to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,700 in Thessaloniki.
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