How much does it cost to live in Marseille?

Typical monthly costs in Marseille are approximately €750 in rent and €950 in other expenses, totalling around €1,700/month.

How much should I save in Marseille?

Based on INSEE Budget de Famille 2022, people at mid-range incomes in France typically save 12–20% of gross income. In a moderate cost city like Marseille, housing costs can reduce this, particularly for renters.

Marseille · EUR · moderate cost city

Cost of living in Marseille — is your salary enough?

Marseille median rent is around €750/month, France's second-largest city but significantly cheaper than Paris. Marseille earners benefit from low housing costs; mid-income workers can exceed France's benchmark savings rate.

Rent in Marseille

Budget€600 – €700/mo

Typical€750 – €850/mo

Premium€1,000+/mo

Other monthly costs

Food, transport, bills, going out~€950/mo

Total typical monthly spend~€1,700/mo

How different incomes stack up

At typical Marseille costs (€750 rent)

€22,000 – €32,000→ saving -4.9%

Critical

€32,000 – €45,000→ saving 26.4%

Ahead

€45,000 – €65,000→ saving 44.6%

Ahead

See your personal verdict for Marseille

Country

Annual income (gross)€38,500

€8,000€139,000€270,000+

Monthly rent or mortgage€750/mo

€0€4,000€8,000+

Other monthly expenses

Food, transport, subscriptions, going out — everything except rent

€1,300/mo

€0€2,850€5,700+

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Cost figures are estimates based on reported median rents and typical spending patterns. Savings benchmarks from INSEE Budget de Famille 2022. Figures in EUR.

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