Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 0.4% higher than in France (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 3.6% higher than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 15.8% higher than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 1.2% higher than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 11.4% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 18.6% 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) | 3.20 € | 3.51 € | +9.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.79 € | 2.90 € | +3.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.90 € | 2.58 € | +35.8 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.35 € | 4.19 € | -3.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.61 € | 1.75 € | +8.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.33 € | +28.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.74 € | 3.32 € | -11.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.00 € | 5.81 € | -27.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.51 € | 5.53 € | +0.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.39 € | 7.79 € | -7.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 1.26 € | +1.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.72 € | -21.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 0.90 € | -27.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.43 € | 1.91 € | +33.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.62 € | -34.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.97 € | 0.63 € | -35.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.36 € | 1.63 € | +19.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.69 € | 0.94 € | +37.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.24 € | 0.93 € | -58.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.74 € | 1.44 € | -47.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 € | 8.45 € | -29.6 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.90 € | 3.20 € | +68.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 62.00 € | 58.00 € | -6.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.65 € | 4.99 € | +7.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 4.02 € | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 32.70 € | 33.00 € | +0.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.77 € | 6.55 € | -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) | 31,899.02 € | 32,437.25 € | +1.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 183.34 € | 302.20 € | +64.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.68 € | 23.87 € | +5.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.98 € | 44.97 € | +50.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.70 € | 35.16 € | +7.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.25 € | 21.42 € | +31.8 % |
| 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 | 708.54 € | 405.91 € | -42.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,186.40 € | 12,899.54 € | +26.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.90 € | 80.75 € | -9.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.30 € | 37.98 € | -0.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 91.46 € | 88.27 € | -3.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 121.15 € | 115.07 € | -5.0 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 765.30 € | 885.08 € | +15.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 593.33 € | 670.32 € | +13.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,410.49 € | 1,661.16 € | +17.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,094.60 € | 1,257.95 € | +14.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 511.40 € | 508.37 € | -0.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 350.85 € | 398.99 € | +13.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,347.46 € | 2,884.66 € | +22.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.66 | 3.98 | +8.7 % |
| Last update: | 11 June 2025 | 12 June 2025 | |
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