Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 1.4% higher than in France (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 2.5% higher than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 6.7% higher than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 1.2% higher than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 12.2% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 16.2% higher than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €15.00 | €15.00 | 0.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €60.00 | €66.00 | +10.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €12.00 | €11.00 | -8.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €6.02 | €4.50 | -25.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €5.00 | €4.00 | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €3.45 | €3.61 | +4.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.95 | €3.07 | +4.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.95 | €2.67 | +37.3 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.18 | €1.17 | -0.6 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.65 | €1.72 | +4.3 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.06 | €1.42 | +33.5 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.78 | €3.38 | -10.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €7.85 | €5.87 | -25.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €5.54 | €4.68 | -15.5 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €8.57 | €8.46 | -1.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.26 | €1.31 | +3.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.95 | €0.82 | -12.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.20 | €0.91 | -24.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.42 | €1.72 | +21.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.90 | €0.60 | -33.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.96 | €0.58 | -39.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.38 | €1.46 | +5.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.70 | €0.95 | +34.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €7.00 | €5.00 | -28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €2.40 | €0.99 | -58.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.83 | €1.42 | -49.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €12.50 | €8.70 | -30.4 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €1.90 | €3.30 | +73.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €57.00 | €60.00 | +5.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €4.44 | €4.50 | +1.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €3.06 | €4.02 | +31.6 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €33.70 | €35.00 | +3.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.79 | €1.79 | -0.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €30,900.00 | €29,395.00 | -4.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €31,435.02 | €34,163.23 | +8.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €192.96 | €306.11 | +58.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €19.26 | €22.51 | +16.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €30.15 | €43.28 | +43.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €32.54 | €36.07 | +10.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €18.93 | €24.71 | +30.5 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €12.00 | €13.00 | +8.3 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €753.34 | €506.29 | -32.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €10,864.56 | €15,503.30 | +42.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €90.28 | €79.79 | -11.6 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €40.41 | €37.60 | -7.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €92.78 | €88.56 | -4.5 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €121.99 | €113.06 | -7.3 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €767.59 | €807.31 | +5.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €605.35 | €624.80 | +3.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,373.49 | €1,488.18 | +8.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,076.13 | €1,159.39 | +7.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €452.71 | €502.90 | +11.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €301.59 | €330.13 | +9.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,455.41 | €2,926.75 | +19.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.77 | 3.96 | +4.9 % |
| Last update: | 12 June 2026 | 15 June 2026 | |
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