Cost of Living Comparison Between Berlin and Paris 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Paris are 14.8% higher than in Berlin (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Paris are 16.7% higher than in Berlin | |
| Rent Prices in Paris are 20.7% higher than in Berlin | |
| Restaurant Prices in Paris are 22.3% higher than in Berlin | |
| Groceries Prices in Paris are 33.2% higher than in Berlin | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Paris is 22.7% lower than in Berlin | |
Restaurants | Berlin Edit |
Paris Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.50 € | 18.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 67.50 € | 72.50 € | +7.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 12.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 7.00 € | +55.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 7.00 € | +75.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.66 € | 4.31 € | +17.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.83 € | 3.39 € | +19.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.54 € | 2.75 € | +8.5 % |
Markets | Berlin Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.35 € | 5.47 € | +25.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.77 € | 1.56 € | -11.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 1.04 € | -17.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.26 € | 4.57 € | +40.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.72 € | 9.59 € | +67.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.85 € | 6.45 € | +10.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.07 € | 9.92 € | +40.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.20 € | 1.44 € | +20.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.71 € | 1.04 € | +45.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 1.56 € | +59.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.45 € | 1.81 € | +24.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 1.00 € | +35.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 1.08 € | +39.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.55 € | 1.53 € | -1.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.90 € | 0.89 € | -1.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | 8.00 € | +33.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.97 € | 2.36 € | +142.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.64 € | 3.52 € | +114.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.20 € | 12.00 € | +46.3 % |
Transportation | Berlin Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 € | 2.12 € | -39.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 85.00 € | +73.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 6.25 € | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.70 € | 3.11 € | -16.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 € | 46.00 € | +31.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.83 € | 7.15 € | +4.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,780.00 € | 30,000.00 € | +0.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,197.67 € | 30,332.22 € | +0.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Berlin Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 328.22 € | 214.91 € | -34.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.78 € | 15.95 € | -19.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 39.01 € | 29.44 € | -24.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Berlin Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.28 € | 38.14 € | +11.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.75 € | 16.86 € | -22.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.65 € | 13.00 € | +2.8 % |
Childcare | Berlin Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 192.09 € | 769.50 € | +300.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,395.00 € | 15,222.22 € | +81.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Berlin Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.96 € | 92.31 € | +12.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.16 € | 40.60 € | +6.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 87.37 € | 100.08 € | +14.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 130.34 € | 140.59 € | +7.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Berlin Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,248.04 € | 1,411.09 € | +13.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 897.46 € | 963.66 € | +7.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,395.42 € | 3,049.14 € | +27.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,765.71 € | 2,186.11 € | +23.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Berlin Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 759.96 € | 1,106.28 € | +45.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 548.48 € | 797.41 € | +45.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Berlin Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,127.84 € | 2,820.80 € | -9.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.95 | 3.78 | -4.5 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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