France vs France · 816 km apart
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Cheaper overallFrance
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| Expense | Lens | Marseille | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.05 | $11.46 | Lens |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $36.18 | $45.83 | Lens |
| Cappuccino | $2.71 | $3.44 | Lens |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $205 | $260 | Lens |
| Monthly public transport pass | $33.17 | $42.01 | Lens |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $87.44 | $111 | Lens |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $25.33 | $32.08 | Lens |
| Fitness club membership | $25.33 | $32.08 | Lens |
| Cinema ticket | $6.63 | $8.40 | Lens |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $524 | $704 | Lens |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $365 | $490 | Lens |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,094 | $1,470 | Lens |
| Total single-person budget | $968 | $1,254 | Lens |
| Average net salary | $2,745 | $3,477 |
Lens is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Lens runs about $968 versus $1,254 in Marseille — a difference of roughly 30%.
Salary-adjusted, Marseille leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Lens · Full cost of living in Marseille