Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 0.4% lower than in France (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 2.5% higher than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 13.1% higher than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 1.1% higher than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 11.6% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 16.9% higher than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 15.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 65.00 € | +8.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.00 € | 10.00 € | -9.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 4.50 € | -25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 4.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.19 € | 3.48 € | +9.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.79 € | 2.88 € | +3.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.95 € | 2.60 € | +33.4 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.36 € | 4.18 € | -4.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.60 € | 1.75 € | +9.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.32 € | +28.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.71 € | 3.32 € | -10.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.98 € | 5.81 € | -27.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.48 € | 5.57 € | +1.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.46 € | 7.79 € | -8.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 1.26 € | +0.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.72 € | -22.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 0.90 € | -26.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.44 € | 1.90 € | +32.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.62 € | -32.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.63 € | -35.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.37 € | 1.63 € | +18.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.68 € | 0.93 € | +36.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.23 € | 0.93 € | -58.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.72 € | 1.44 € | -47.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 € | 8.20 € | -31.7 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.90 € | 3.12 € | +64.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 63.00 € | 50.00 € | -20.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.65 € | 4.65 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 4.02 € | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 32.10 € | 32.50 € | +1.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.79 € | 6.57 € | -3.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,395.00 € | 27,180.00 € | -16.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,782.96 € | 32,302.92 € | +1.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 187.57 € | 302.76 € | +61.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.64 € | 24.22 € | +7.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.08 € | 44.83 € | +49.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.71 € | 34.86 € | +6.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.33 € | 21.41 € | +31.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 701.80 € | 411.80 € | -41.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,575.42 € | 12,807.70 € | +21.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.16 € | 81.41 € | -9.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.99 € | 38.31 € | +0.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.82 € | 88.66 € | -2.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 121.38 € | 115.17 € | -5.1 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 772.70 € | 885.08 € | +14.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 611.83 € | 670.37 € | +9.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,434.48 € | 1,659.95 € | +15.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,130.13 € | 1,252.48 € | +10.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 536.60 € | 514.96 € | -4.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 367.65 € | 405.90 € | +10.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,371.51 € | 2,839.46 € | +19.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.66 | 3.98 | +8.7 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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