What is the cost of living in Marseille?

The cost of living in Marseille is 54.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 45.6). Groceries are 11.9% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 27.8% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 798 per month. Local purchasing power index is 99.6 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in France?

In France, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 2,948 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 29.3%). Use our France tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇫🇷 France · #200 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Marseille?

Q: Should I move to Marseille?

Marseille, France has a cost of living 54.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 45.6). It is ranked #200 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 99.6 vs NYC = 100). Workers in France earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,948/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

54.4% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is strong.

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-54.4%

vs NYC

EUR 798

1-BR, city centre

EUR 2,948

Net take-home

Strong

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Marseille

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

45.6 Mid-priced

Rent

20.5 Very affordable

Groceries

88.1 Above average

Restaurants

72.2 Moderate

Purchasing Power

99.6 Strong

Rent in Marseille

1-BR, city centre EUR 798/mo

1-BR, outside centre EUR 566/mo

3-BR, city centre EUR 1,376/mo

3-BR, outside centre EUR 1,173/mo

Save by going outside centre 29% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

France take-home pay

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,948/Net take-home (29.3% effective rate, single filer)

Full France tax calculator →

Considering alternatives?

Cities in the same country or region with a comparable cost of living.

🇫🇷 Lyon

France

CoL index 45.7

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🇫🇷 Toulouse

France

CoL index 46.8

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🇫🇷 Bordeaux

France

CoL index 44.1

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