Cost of Living in Marseille, France

Marseille has a cost of living index of 64/100 (New York = 100). It is 36% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

64/100
Cost Index
$2,550/mo
Median Income
65/100
Safety Index
Mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 60/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$750/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$550/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,400/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 52/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.15/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.6/kg
Dining OutScore: 54/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$13/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$55/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8.5/meal
TransportationScore: 48/100
Monthly Transit Pass$54/month
One-Way Ticket$1.85/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.35/km
UtilitiesScore: 48/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$135/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$42/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$28/month
HealthcareScore: 62/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$70/visit
Dentist Visit$85/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 52/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
FitnessScore: 50/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$42/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry
Personal CareScore: 50/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$38/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.8/bottle
ClothingScore: 53/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$62/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$38/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$88/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

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

Best neighborhoods: Vieux Port, Le Panier, Cours Julien

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marseille cheap to live in?

Marseille has a cost of living index of 64/100, where New York = 100. It is 36% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,280–$1,792 per month.

How much does rent cost in Marseille?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Marseille costs approximately $750/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $550/month.

Is Marseille good for digital nomads?

Marseille has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 75 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 25%.

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

Marseille (cost index 64) is 36% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $900/month by moving from New York to Marseille.

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