Cost of Living Comparison Between Munich and Paris 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Paris are 15.0% higher than in Munich (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Paris are 12.6% higher than in Munich | |
| Rent Prices in Paris are 8.3% higher than in Munich | |
| Restaurant Prices in Paris are 15.4% higher than in Munich | |
| Groceries Prices in Paris are 33.9% higher than in Munich | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Paris is 28.8% lower than in Munich | |
Restaurants | Munich Edit |
Paris Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 18.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | 72.50 € | +3.6 % |
| 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) | 4.50 € | 7.00 € | +55.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.74 € | 4.31 € | +15.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.08 € | 3.39 € | +9.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.62 € | 2.75 € | +4.9 % |
Markets | Munich Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.34 € | 5.47 € | +26.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.05 € | 1.56 € | -24.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 1.04 € | -12.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.09 € | 4.57 € | +48.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.71 € | 9.59 € | +67.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.46 € | 6.45 € | +18.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.26 € | 9.92 € | +36.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.20 € | 1.44 € | +20.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.68 € | 1.04 € | +52.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.56 € | +52.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.37 € | 1.81 € | +31.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.71 € | 1.00 € | +40.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 1.08 € | +42.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.76 € | 1.53 € | -13.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.79 € | 0.89 € | +12.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | 8.00 € | +33.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.94 € | 2.36 € | +151.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.52 € | 3.52 € | +131.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.20 € | 12.00 € | +46.3 % |
Transportation | Munich Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.70 € | 2.12 € | -42.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 85.00 € | +73.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.50 € | 6.25 € | +13.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.70 € | 3.11 € | -16.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 33.00 € | 46.00 € | +39.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.90 € | 7.15 € | +3.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,180.00 € | 30,000.00 € | +10.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,000.00 € | 30,332.22 € | +16.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Munich Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 276.40 € | 214.91 € | -22.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.06 € | 15.95 € | -20.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 37.52 € | 29.44 € | -21.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Munich Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.56 € | 38.14 € | -14.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 27.31 € | 16.86 € | -38.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 € | 13.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Munich Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 837.65 € | 769.50 € | -8.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 14,225.00 € | 15,222.22 € | +7.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Munich Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.72 € | 92.31 € | +13.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.09 € | 40.60 € | +26.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 83.64 € | 100.08 € | +19.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 109.90 € | 140.59 € | +27.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Munich Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,435.23 € | 1,411.09 € | -1.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,146.52 € | 963.66 € | -15.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,497.67 € | 3,049.14 € | +22.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,949.78 € | 2,186.11 € | +12.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Munich Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 947.64 € | 1,106.28 € | +16.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 691.00 € | 797.41 € | +15.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Munich Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,515.76 € | 2,820.80 € | -19.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.48 | 3.78 | +8.5 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 445 | 417 |
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