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Marseille travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Marseille

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Marseille for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Marseille compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Marseille in 2025 is 12% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Marseille in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Marseille by expense type

Restaurant budget in Marseille

Lunch

$ 18/person
($ 14 to $ 35)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 40/person
($ 35 to $ 41)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 14/person
($ 12 to $ 18)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 7 for 500ml
($ 4.7 to $ 9.3)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 4.1 for 330ml
($ 2.3 to $ 5.8)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 3.6/cup
($ 2.3 to $ 4.7)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 3.5/can
($ 1.7 to $ 5.8)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 2.2/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Marseille

1-star hotel

$ 77/night
($ 48 to $ 244)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

2-star hotel

$ 97/night
($ 53 to $ 254)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

3-star hotel

$ 129/night
($ 63 to $ 371)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

4-star hotel

$ 189/night
($ 95 to $ 446)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 347

5-star hotel

$ 444/night
($ 229 to $ 1057)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 578

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 116/month
($ 88 to $ 325)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Room with kitchen

$ 163/month
($ 61 to $ 735)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 201/month
($ 69 to $ 1086)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 158/month
($ 82 to $ 429)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255

Family room

$ 243/month
($ 77 to $ 1273)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Marseille

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.5)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.6/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 4.7)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.7)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.5/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 8.4)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 16/kg
($ 12 to $ 30)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 4/kg
($ 3.5 to $ 5.8)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 4.3/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 7)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 3/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.7)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.4
($ 0.5 to $ 2.3)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Marseille

Bus ticket

$ 2.1/ticket
($ 2 to $ 2.3)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.5/km
($ 1.7 to $ 4.7)

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99% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 2.1/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.3)

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137% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5.8
($ 5.8 to $ 11)

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67% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 55/24hrs
($ 26 to $ 98)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 83

Leisure activity budget in Marseille

Cinema

$ 17/ticket
($ 14 to $ 19)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 24/hr
($ 18 to $ 30)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Marseille

Cigarettes

$ 14/pack
($ 13 to $ 17)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.5

Levi's jeans

$ 105
($ 59 to $ 129)

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96% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 48
($ 35 to $ 117)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Marseille

$ 770
(fair price: $ 699)

London → Marseille

$ 156
(fair price: $ 124)

Dublin → Marseille

$ 198
(fair price: $ 159)

New York City → Marseille

$ 851
(fair price: $ 692)

Manchester → Marseille

$ 196
(fair price: $ 173)

Edinburgh → Marseille

$ 198
(fair price: $ 167)

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