Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 2.3% lower than in France (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 2.0% higher than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 16.3% higher than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 6.3% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 12.6% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 17.4% higher than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 13.00 € | -13.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 60.00 € | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 4.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 4.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.06 € | 3.37 € | +9.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.81 € | 2.72 € | -3.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.93 € | 2.43 € | +26.0 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.30 € | 3.95 € | -8.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.62 € | 1.79 € | +10.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 1.25 € | +25.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.79 € | 3.33 € | -12.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.77 € | 5.72 € | -26.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.82 € | 6.65 € | +14.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.63 € | 7.33 € | -15.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 1.19 € | -5.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.60 € | -34.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.33 € | 0.92 € | -30.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.51 € | 1.38 € | -8.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.68 € | -26.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 0.73 € | -22.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.37 € | 1.85 € | +35.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.69 € | 0.85 € | +22.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.99 € | -14.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.20 € | 0.86 € | -60.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.71 € | 1.45 € | -46.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 11.00 € | 8.20 € | -25.5 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.80 € | 3.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 65.00 € | 49.00 € | -24.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 4.50 € | +50.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.93 € | 3.38 € | +15.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 27.30 € | 30.00 € | +9.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.90 € | 6.64 € | -3.8 % |
| 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) | 27,265.38 € | 27,838.44 € | +2.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 182.61 € | 302.52 € | +65.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 25.74 € | 28.46 € | +10.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.37 € | 45.97 € | +56.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.01 € | 33.96 € | +2.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.87 € | 20.86 € | +31.5 % |
| 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 | 677.90 € | 405.79 € | -40.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,411.22 € | 12,087.29 € | +16.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.88 € | 78.97 € | -9.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.59 € | 37.81 € | +0.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.09 € | 85.45 € | -5.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 118.24 € | 113.82 € | -3.7 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 777.62 € | 928.44 € | +19.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 591.31 € | 699.82 € | +18.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,474.70 € | 1,720.63 € | +16.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,159.32 € | 1,305.52 € | +12.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 565.83 € | 533.52 € | -5.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 396.89 € | 440.45 € | +11.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,320.69 € | 2,779.48 € | +19.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.57 | 3.98 | +11.5 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | June 2024 | |
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