Cost of living in Marseille (France) is 154% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
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Food | + 249% | |||
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Food in Marseille (France) is 249% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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Marseille | Amritsar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (₨1,910) | ₨335 | + 471% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (₨893) | ₨327 | + 173% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (₨578) | ₨90 | + 543% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (₨115) | ₨44 | + 161% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.69 (₨437) | ₨54 | + 713% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.18 (₨296) | ₨31 | + 844% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (₨915) | ₨242 | + 279% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.03 (₨282) | ₨78 | + 262% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.97 (₨183) | ₨31 | + 483% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.76 (₨164) | ₨133 | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (₨970) | ₨965 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (₨214) | ₨79 | + 171% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (₨93) | ₨27 | + 247% | |
Housing | + 205% | |||
Housing in Marseille (France) is 205% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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Marseille | Amritsar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,299 (₨120,947) | ₨18,749 | + 545% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €930 (₨86,556) | ₨9,000 | + 862% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (₨10,666) | ₨3,836 | + 178% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €883 (₨82,200) | ₨21,203 | + 288% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €651 (₨60,620) | ₨25,000 | + 142% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €59 (₨5,538) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (₨2,272) | ₨1,260 | + 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | €542 (₨50,451) | ₨42,183 | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₨8,338) | ₨8,000 | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (₨1,054) | ₨200 | + 427% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (₨1,528) | ₨500 | + 206% | |
Clothes | + 95% | |||
Clothes in Marseille (France) is 95% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €101 (₨9,443) | ₨2,408 | + 292% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (₨2,957) | ₨2,784 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (₨9,914) | ₨4,826 | + 105% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (₨8,783) | ₨4,476 | + 96% | |
Transportation | + 117% | |||
Transportation in Marseille (France) is 117% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,482 (₨2,186,652) | ₨606,097 | + 261% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (₨165) | ₨81 | + 103% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (₨4,348) | ₨1,965 | + 121% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €30 (₨2,800) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 63% | |||
Personal Care in Marseille (France) is 63% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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Marseille | Amritsar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (₨786) | ₨545 | + 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (₨584) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (₨2,285) | ₨1,500 | + 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 (₨355) | ₨248 | + 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.41 (₨411) | ₨204 | + 102% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.79 (₨353) | ₨200 | + 77% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (₨177) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 (₨211) | ₨73 | + 191% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (₨2,063) | ₨148 | + 1290% | |
Entertainment | + 119% | |||
Entertainment in Marseille (France) is 119% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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Marseille | Amritsar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (₨4,767) | ₨1,091 | + 337% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (₨1,903) | ₨439 | + 334% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (₨5,281) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (₨5,970) | ₨2,235 | + 167% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨999) | ₨324 | + 208% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.31 (₨401) | ₨197 | + 103% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.59 (₨521) | ₨137 | + 281% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €502 (₨46,705) | ₨35,986 | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (₨26) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (₨3,973) | ₨1,700 | + 134% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (₨1,050) | ₨262 | + 300% | |
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TOTAL | + 154% |

These prices were last updated on March 25, 2025.
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