Cost of Living

Marseille, France

Live cost-of-living data for Marseille — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
31/ 10069% cheaper than New York
+23% rent since Jul 2026
$2,550/mo
Median Income
62/100
Safety
20%
Income Tax
Mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
60/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$920/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$720/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,490/month
Food & Groceries
52/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.42/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.68/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$3.4/kg
Transportation
45/100
Monthly Transit Pass$50/month
One-Way Ticket$2.12/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.62/km
Utilities
48/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$163/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$48/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$32/month
Healthcare
75/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$86/visit
Dentist Visit$108/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$16/course
Education
60/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$540/month
International Primary School (yearly)$13,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$432/course
Entertainment
50/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$13/ticket
Theater Ticket$43/ticket
Museum Entry$16/ticket
Clothing
58/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$70/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$43/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$97/pair
Personal Care
48/100
Haircut (Men)$22/cut
Haircut (Women)$43/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$5.4/bottle
Dining Out
52/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$14.76/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$68/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$9.72/meal
Childcare
62/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$864/month
Babysitter (per hour)$16.2/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$21.6/pack
Fitness & Sports
52/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$50/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$22/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$9/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

45 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Le Panier, Endoume/Roucas-Blanc, Cours Julien

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marseille cheap to live in?

Marseille has a cost of living index of 31/100, where New York = 100. It is 69% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,100–$1,540 per month.

How much does rent cost in Marseille?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Marseille costs approximately $920/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $720/month.

Is Marseille good for digital nomads?

Marseille has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 45 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Marseille?

The median net monthly salary in Marseille is approximately $2,550 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

How does Marseille compare to New York for cost of living?

Marseille (cost index 31) is 69% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,725/month by moving from New York to Marseille.

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