France vs France · 250 km apart
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| Expense | Saint-Étienne | Marseille | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $10.05 | $11.46 | Saint-Étienne |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $40.20 | $45.83 | Saint-Étienne |
| Cappuccino | $3.02 | $3.44 | Saint-Étienne |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $228 | $260 | Saint-Étienne |
| Monthly public transport pass | $36.85 | $42.01 | Saint-Étienne |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $97.15 | $111 | Saint-Étienne |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $28.14 | $32.08 | Saint-Étienne |
| Fitness club membership | $28.14 | $32.08 | Saint-Étienne |
| Cinema ticket | $7.37 | $8.40 | Saint-Étienne |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $598 | $704 | Saint-Étienne |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $416 | $490 | Saint-Étienne |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,248 | $1,470 | Saint-Étienne |
| Total single-person budget | $1,086 | $1,254 | Saint-Étienne |
| Average net salary | $3,050 | $3,477 |
Saint-Étienne is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Saint-Étienne runs about $1,086 versus $1,254 in Marseille — a difference of roughly 15%.
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 Saint-Étienne · Full cost of living in Marseille