France
France's oldest and most diverse city, a sun-baked Mediterranean port with a raw energy, spectacular calanques coastline, and a fiercely independent Provençal spirit.
#84 of 250
29% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 864
Based on NYC = 100 index
Marseille is the 84. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 864 for one adult.
Most of that goes on utilities, which runs 224% above the median city and adds $ 292 a month: basic utilities (85m2 apt) $ 374, mobile plan (10gb+) $ 22. It is also pricier than usual for restaurants.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is housing, 40% below the median: 1br apartment (city-wide) $ 629, 3br apartment (city-wide) $ 1 509.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
47 prices on this page come from live scrapers (16 sources, observed September 16, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Marseille, France. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/marseille. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 628.60 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Bien'ici |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 1,508.64 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Bien'ici |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 1.67 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Pork (1kg) | 6.69 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Beef (1kg) | 6.91 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Carrefour |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 6.69 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 2.02 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Carrefour |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.25 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Yogurt (150g) | 2.56 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Cheese (1kg) | 3.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Butter (200g) | 2.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Eggs (12) | 2.89 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Bread (500g) | 2.45 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 2.24 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Pasta (500g) | 0.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Rice (1kg) | 5.14 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Oats (500g) | 2.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 3.34 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 2.74 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Onions (1kg) | 2.00 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Garlic (1kg) | 2.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Apples (1kg) | 3.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Oranges (1kg) | 3.67 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Lentils (1kg) | 1.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.51 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 3.12 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Sugar (1kg) | 0.99 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Coffee (250g) | 5.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 3.15 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 4.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Carrefour |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.49 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Prix Carburants (FR Govt) |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 373.78 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 22.34 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 25.69 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 32.86 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Entertainment Chains, Gym Chains |
| Cinema Ticket | 13.63 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 33.53 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 1.39 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Online Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Antibiotics (12 doses) | 2.85 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Drug Price Lists |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 49.86 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo, H&M |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 44.27 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo, H&M |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 121.43 / pair | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Nike.com (live), AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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