Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Germany are 7.0% lower than in France (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Germany are 3.1% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 9.0% higher than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 13.3% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 20.4% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 22.5% higher than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 12.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 55.00 € | -8.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 9.00 € | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 4.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 3.50 € | -30.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.92 € | 3.09 € | +6.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.63 € | 2.55 € | -3.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.86 € | 2.26 € | +21.6 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.93 € | 4.00 € | +1.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.42 € | 1.65 € | +16.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.91 € | 0.94 € | +3.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.15 € | 2.74 € | -13.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.17 € | 5.39 € | -24.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.97 € | 3.69 € | -25.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.47 € | 6.71 € | -20.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.22 € | 1.14 € | -7.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.88 € | 0.74 € | -15.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.16 € | 0.98 € | -15.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.41 € | 0.66 € | -53.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.73 € | -9.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.91 € | 0.50 € | -44.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.19 € | 1.25 € | +5.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.70 € | 0.58 € | -17.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.08 € | 0.66 € | -68.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.54 € | 1.43 € | -43.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.00 € | 7.60 € | -24.0 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.70 € | 2.90 € | +70.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 65.00 € | 70.00 € | +7.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.65 € | 3.50 € | +32.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.93 € | 3.22 € | +9.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 25.80 € | 30.00 € | +16.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.21 € | 7.59 € | +5.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,590.00 € | 25,000.00 € | +1.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,413.84 € | 25,743.78 € | +1.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 164.15 € | 260.50 € | +58.7 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.17 € | 0.11 € | -36.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.48 € | 35.12 € | +19.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.74 € | 32.73 € | -0.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.77 € | 20.90 € | +41.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 11.00 € | 12.00 € | +9.1 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 604.18 € | 351.21 € | -41.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,108.30 € | 11,945.34 € | +18.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.90 € | 78.70 € | -5.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.23 € | 36.71 € | +1.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 84.81 € | 82.84 € | -2.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 111.50 € | 106.97 € | -4.1 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 721.12 € | 846.83 € | +17.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 588.55 € | 637.09 € | +8.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,457.04 € | 1,572.86 € | +7.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,128.50 € | 1,187.56 € | +5.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 534.75 € | 617.06 € | +15.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 406.63 € | 446.80 € | +9.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,297.21 € | 2,725.62 € | +18.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.65 | 2.35 | +42.6 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
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