The economy of France is a mixed economy which is the fifth largest economy in the world, by measurement of GDP (nominal), behind the United States, Japan, China and Germany. It is the second largest economy in Europe.
Marseille is on the south east coast, and is the third-largest urban area in Fance, after those of Paris and Lyon. Marseille is a major French centre for trade and industry,with excellent transportation infrastructure; roads, airport, and Frances largest sea port.
Marseille has an overall cost of living index which equates it with middle cost of living locations. The overall cost of living index is comprised of the prices for defined quantities of the same goods and services across all 13 Basket Groups.
The latest cost of living rank for each of the 13 Basket Groups is now available.
Expatriate International Cost of Living 