Marseille Cost of Living 2025
Monthly cost of living breakdown for Marseille, France
Housing
1BR Apartment — City Center €650–1,000/mo (centre); €500–750/mo (outer)
USD Reference Approx. USD 700–1,080/mo (1BR centre, 2025 rates)
Food & Dining
Budget Restaurant / Local Eatery €12–18 (bistro/casual); €40–75 (restaurant for 2)
Monthly Groceries €240–360/mo (groceries)
Transport
Monthly Transport Cost Monthly pass ~€42; ride-hailing from €7
Metro (2 lines) + trams + buses + ferries; RTM card. TGV to Paris (~3 h)/Lyon (~1.5 h). Marseille Provence Airport (MRS). Walkable Old Port.
Monthly Budget Summary
Budget Lifestyle (single)
USD 1,200–2,000
Comfortable Lifestyle (single)
USD 2,000–3,500
Family Budget (2–3 people)
USD 4,000–6,500
Important Note
Data above is approximate for 2025. Actual costs vary by location, personal lifestyle, and exchange rate fluctuations. Verify with local sources after arrival.
Data updated: 2026-06-21