Marseille vs London Cost of Living
Marseille (France) · Overall index 49.8 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 67% more expensive than Marseille.
- Rent in London is 181% more expensive than in Marseille.
- Transport in London is 57% more expensive than in Marseille.
| Item | Marseille | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +181% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,215 | $2,992 | +146% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $782 | $2,223 | +184% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,022 | $6,498 | +221% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,485 | $4,097 | +176% |
| Groceries | +45% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.91 | $1.21 | +33% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.51 | $4.07 | +62% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.23 | $4.67 | +45% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.54 | $4.37 | +23% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.79 | $14.3 | +46% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $8.36 | $11 | +32% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $13.9 | $17.4 | +25% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.69 | $5.26 | +43% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.4 | $1.98 | +41% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.29 | $4.45 | +35% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.47 | $5.8 | +67% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.91 | $2.72 | +42% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.74 | $2.83 | +63% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.85 | $2.51 | +36% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.46 | $2.52 | +73% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $9.34 | $15.9 | +70% |
| Transport | +57% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.42 | $2.53 | +78% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $68.1 | $113 | +66% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.13 | $3.64 | +71% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.03 | $1.7 | +65% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.61 | $0.78 | +28% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $15,779 | $22,721 | +44% |
| Dining out | +44% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.7 | $21.7 | +48% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $74.1 | $106 | +43% |
| Fast food combo meal | $7.81 | $9.63 | +23% |
| Cappuccino | $2.96 | $4.39 | +48% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.65 | $2.43 | +47% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.68 | $7.39 | +58% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.66 | $7.95 | +40% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.18 | $1.76 | +49% |
| Telecom | +29% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $47.7 | $51.7 | +8% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $48.3 | $63.5 | +31% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | $0.33 | +43% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.6 | $14.4 | +36% |
| Utilities & household | +49% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $115 | $155 | +35% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | $0.22 | +69% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.81 | $4.47 | +59% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.07 | $1.5 | +40% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.7 | $20.8 | +52% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $53.7 | $85.7 | +60% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $11.4 | $16 | +40% |
| Men's haircut | $19.5 | $27 | +38% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $15.6 | $24 | +54% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,268 | $1,856 | +46% |
3,160 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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