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FR Marseille — cost of living

What it actually costs to live in Marseille, France. Monthly rent, utilities, groceries, and transit costs sourced from national statistical offices and municipal data.

Total monthly essentials: approximately €1,261/month for a single person in a 1-bedroom flat (rent + utilities + groceries + transit). Lifestyle and neighbourhood swing this 30–50% either way.

Cost breakdown

Item	Monthly / item cost	Source
1-bedroom flat, city centre	€750/mo	SeLoger Q4 2024 Marseille centre average ↗
Rent per square metre	€13.80/m²	SeLoger Q4 2024 average ↗
Utilities (85m² flat)	€160/mo	ADEME / CLCV household-utility estimate 2025 ↗
Public transport pass	€46/mo	RTM Marseille Pass Mensuel ↗
Groceries, one person	€305/mo	INSEE Marseille consumption basket 2025 ↗
Restaurant meal, average	€17	Marseille mid-range dining estimate ↗

Figures reflect the most recent published statistical data; individual experience varies with district and lifestyle.

Visa routes for France

Relevant residence permits to move to Marseille. Full detail on the France country brief.

VisaTalent – Qualified EmployeeNon-EU qualified professionals hired by French employers.VisaTalent – EU Blue CardNon-EU graduates with a qualifying job offer and EU intra-mobility needs.VisaTalent – ResearcherResearchers and academics hosted by a French research institution.VisaTalent – Creation of Enterprise / Innovative Economic ProjectNon-EU founders establishing a business or innovative project in France.

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