Cost of living in La Rochelle is 29% lower than in Marseille (without rent).
Rent in La Rochelle is 21% more expensive than in Marseille.
Cost of living including rent in La Rochelle is 7% lower than in Marseille.
Food in La Rochelle is 17% cheaper than in Marseille.
Transport in La Rochelle is 72% cheaper than in Marseille.
| La Rochelle | Marseille | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| La Rochelle | Marseille | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.5 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.5 $ | 63 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.53 $ | 7.14 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.24 $ | 3.63 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.53 $ | 2.58 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.3 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.67 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.92 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.99 $ | 24.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.23 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.22 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.31 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.7 $ | 8.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.89 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.1 $ | 12.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.57 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.1 $ | 52.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.97 $ | 2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.1 $ | 32.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28 $ | 26.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.96 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.15 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.06 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.88 $ | 2.51 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
104 $ | 102 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
161 $ | 155 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.5 $ | 31.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 552 $ | 552 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,116 $ | 1,093 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,501 $ | 730 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,132 $ | 1,332 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,360 $ | 5,383 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,348 $ | 3,416 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,358 $ | 2,387 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.63 % | 3.78 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.1 $ | 40.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.5 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Haircut | 17 $ | 19.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.7 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 75.8 $ | 105 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 685 $ | 591 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,014 $ | 9,905 $ |