Can you live in Marseille with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $1,907, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Marseille with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,907, you would have roughly $93 left each month (Affordable).

Can you live in Marseille with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,907, you would have roughly $1,093 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Marseille with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,907, you would have roughly $3,093 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Marseille with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,907, you would have roughly $6,093 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Marseille, France

How much does it really cost to live in Marseille? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Europe 👥 870,000 people ☀️ Warm climate Large city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 EUR

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$ $850 1-bedroom rent / mo

80 Quality of life / 100

68 Safety / 100

84 Internet / 100

42 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$850
Food (moderate)	$420
Transport	$45
Utilities	$105
Internet	$30
Healthcare	$85
Entertainment	$175
Total (moderate)	$1,907

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Marseille.

Shared accommodation	$350
Studio	$600
1-bedroom	$850
2-bedroom	$1,200
3-bedroom	$1,600

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City Scores

How Marseille rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate☀️ Warm
City sizeLarge
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityParis
LanguageFrench
CurrencyEUR
Time zoneEurope/Paris

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Pros and Cons of Marseille

✅ Pros

Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Located near the coast

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,305 per month Basic $1,500 per month Moderate $1,907 per month Comfortable $2,548 per month Premium $3,945 per month

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Can You Live in Marseille on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-907 / month
$ 2,000	Affordable	$93 / month
$ 3,000	Comfortable	$1,093 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,093 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,093 / month