Cost of Living Comparison Between Paris and Berlin 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Berlin are 8.8% lower than in Paris (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Berlin are 9.9% lower than in Paris | |
| Rent Prices in Berlin are 12.1% lower than in Paris | |
| Restaurant Prices in Berlin are 12.4% lower than in Paris | |
| Groceries Prices in Berlin are 23.2% lower than in Paris | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Berlin is 16.2% higher than in Paris | |
Restaurants | Paris Edit |
Berlin Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 12.50 € | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 65.00 € | 62.50 € | -3.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.00 € | 10.00 € | -9.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 € | 4.50 € | -35.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.10 € | 4.00 € | -34.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.93 € | 3.50 € | -11.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.16 € | 2.96 € | -6.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.73 € | 2.56 € | -6.1 % |
Markets | Paris Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.42 € | 4.71 € | -13.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.66 € | 1.76 € | +5.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 1.27 € | +30.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.19 € | 3.24 € | -22.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.49 € | 5.78 € | -31.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.11 € | 5.74 € | -6.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.41 € | 6.88 € | -33.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.49 € | 1.18 € | -21.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 0.75 € | -25.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.47 € | 1.08 € | -26.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.74 € | 1.34 € | -23.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 0.74 € | -25.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 0.81 € | -21.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.50 € | 1.50 € | -0.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.82 € | 0.79 € | -3.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 5.00 € | -37.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.15 € | 0.97 € | -54.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.32 € | 1.63 € | -50.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 11.50 € | 8.20 € | -28.7 % |
Transportation | Paris Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.10 € | 3.20 € | +52.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 84.10 € | 49.99 € | -40.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 4.30 € | -14.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 3.22 € | +7.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 € | 33.00 € | -26.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.47 € | 6.93 € | -7.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 € | 30,000.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,186.25 € | 28,197.78 € | +0.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Paris Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 201.70 € | 358.97 € | +78.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.65 € | 24.07 € | +16.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.24 € | 40.13 € | +32.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Paris Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.33 € | 36.46 € | -4.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.44 € | 20.45 € | +24.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.50 € | 13.00 € | +4.0 % |
Childcare | Paris Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 814.15 € | 256.00 € | -68.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,750.00 € | 7,972.22 € | -42.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Paris Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 94.17 € | 89.79 € | -4.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.69 € | 37.79 € | -2.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.93 € | 92.16 € | +1.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 123.41 € | 117.74 € | -4.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Paris Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,307.74 € | 1,317.19 € | +0.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 937.44 € | 905.60 € | -3.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,968.75 € | 2,448.07 € | -17.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,059.62 € | 1,723.40 € | -16.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Paris Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,131.40 € | 768.79 € | -32.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 796.93 € | 539.73 € | -32.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Paris Edit |
Berlin Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,924.98 € | 3,061.70 € | +4.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.39 | 4.06 | +19.7 % |
| Last update: | November 2023 | November 2023 | |
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