Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and France 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in France is 0.4% higher than in Germany (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in France is 2.4% lower than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in France are 11.6% lower than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in France are 1.1% lower than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in France are 13.1% higher than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in France is 14.4% lower than in Germany | |
Restaurants | Germany Edit |
France Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 15.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 65.00 € | 60.00 € | -7.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 11.00 € | +10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 6.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.49 € | 3.19 € | -8.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.88 € | 2.79 € | -3.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.60 € | 1.95 € | -25.0 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.18 € | 4.36 € | +4.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.75 € | 1.60 € | -8.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.32 € | 1.03 € | -22.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.33 € | 3.71 € | +11.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.81 € | 7.98 € | +37.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.57 € | 5.48 € | -1.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.79 € | 8.46 € | +8.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 1.26 € | +0.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.92 € | +28.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 1.23 € | +36.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.90 € | 1.44 € | -24.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 0.92 € | +47.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.98 € | +53.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.63 € | 1.37 € | -15.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.93 € | 0.68 € | -26.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 7.00 € | +40.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.93 € | 2.23 € | +139.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.44 € | 2.72 € | +89.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.20 € | 12.00 € | +46.3 % |
Transportation | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.12 € | 1.90 € | -39.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 50.00 € | 63.00 € | +26.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.65 € | 4.65 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 € | 3.22 € | -20.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 32.50 € | 32.10 € | -1.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.57 € | 6.79 € | +3.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,180.00 € | 32,395.00 € | +19.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,302.92 € | 31,782.96 € | -1.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 302.48 € | 187.57 € | -38.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.19 € | 22.64 € | -6.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 44.83 € | 30.08 € | -32.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.87 € | 32.71 € | -6.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.41 € | 16.33 € | -23.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 411.80 € | 701.80 € | +70.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,807.70 € | 10,575.42 € | -17.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.41 € | 90.16 € | +10.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.31 € | 37.99 € | -0.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.66 € | 90.82 € | +2.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 115.17 € | 121.38 € | +5.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 885.08 € | 772.70 € | -12.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 670.37 € | 611.83 € | -8.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,659.95 € | 1,434.48 € | -13.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,252.48 € | 1,130.13 € | -9.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 514.96 € | 536.60 € | +4.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 405.90 € | 367.65 € | -9.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,839.46 € | 2,371.51 € | -16.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.98 | 3.66 | -8.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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