Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 0.4% higher than in France (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 3.5% higher than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 15.0% higher than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 2.1% higher than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 11.3% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 15.9% 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) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.15 € | 4.30 € | -30.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 4.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.16 € | 3.43 € | +8.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.78 € | 2.82 € | +1.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.92 € | 2.51 € | +30.3 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.36 € | 4.15 € | -4.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.64 € | 1.73 € | +5.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.33 € | +28.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.77 € | 3.22 € | -14.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.95 € | 5.76 € | -27.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.57 € | 5.79 € | +3.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.43 € | 7.79 € | -7.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.27 € | 1.22 € | -3.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.68 € | -27.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.27 € | 0.91 € | -28.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.47 € | 1.97 € | +33.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 0.64 € | -31.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.97 € | 0.67 € | -30.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.38 € | 1.67 € | +21.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.69 € | 0.83 € | +21.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.99 € | -14.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.19 € | 0.91 € | -58.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.72 € | 1.49 € | -45.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 11.50 € | 8.20 € | -28.7 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.80 € | 3.10 € | +72.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 63.00 € | 49.00 € | -22.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 4.50 € | +50.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.95 € | 3.54 € | +20.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 27.00 € | 30.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.81 € | 6.63 € | -2.5 % |
| 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) | 27,762.87 € | 28,672.87 € | +3.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 187.40 € | 304.02 € | +62.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 23.98 € | 25.69 € | +7.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.78 € | 45.26 € | +52.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.41 € | 34.90 € | +7.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.97 € | 21.47 € | +34.4 % |
| 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 | 691.30 € | 424.12 € | -38.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,603.25 € | 12,363.00 € | +16.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.57 € | 79.67 € | -10.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.59 € | 37.60 € | +0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.00 € | 86.74 € | -3.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 120.65 € | 114.62 € | -5.0 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 775.01 € | 892.99 € | +15.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 598.54 € | 672.87 € | +12.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,424.06 € | 1,674.76 € | +17.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,120.96 € | 1,265.28 € | +12.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 547.42 € | 529.67 € | -3.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 372.21 € | 421.47 € | +13.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,362.71 € | 2,832.21 € | +19.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.66 | 3.98 | +8.6 % |
| Last update: | December 2024 | December 2024 | |
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