Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and France 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in France is 2.1% higher than in Germany (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in France is 1.9% lower than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in France are 13.1% lower than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in France are 5.3% higher than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in France are 14.3% higher than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in France is 15.8% lower than in Germany | |
Restaurants | Germany Edit |
France Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.50 € | 15.00 € | +11.1 % |
| 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) | 4.00 € | 6.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.38 € | 3.08 € | -8.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.74 € | 2.81 € | +2.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.43 € | 1.93 € | -20.6 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.95 € | 4.35 € | +10.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.79 € | 1.62 € | -9.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 1.00 € | -19.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.33 € | 3.81 € | +14.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.72 € | 7.81 € | +36.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.62 € | 5.81 € | -12.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.35 € | 8.62 € | +17.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.19 € | 1.26 € | +5.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.60 € | 0.92 € | +53.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 1.32 € | +43.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.44 € | 1.51 € | +5.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.68 € | 0.92 € | +36.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.94 € | +29.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.85 € | 1.36 € | -26.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.85 € | 0.70 € | -17.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | 7.00 € | +16.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.86 € | 2.19 € | +153.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.45 € | 2.73 € | +88.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.20 € | 11.00 € | +34.1 % |
Transportation | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 1.80 € | -40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 65.22 € | +33.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 € | 3.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.38 € | 2.93 € | -13.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 27.00 € | -10.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.64 € | 6.84 € | +3.0 % |
| 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) | 27,782.65 € | 27,265.84 € | -1.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 301.76 € | 182.24 € | -39.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 28.29 € | 25.64 € | -9.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 45.92 € | 29.39 € | -36.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.83 € | 32.87 € | -2.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 20.93 € | 15.85 € | -24.2 % |
| 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 | 402.73 € | 687.98 € | +70.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,000.79 € | 10,411.22 € | -13.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.01 € | 88.03 € | +11.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.45 € | 37.28 € | -0.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 85.58 € | 90.50 € | +5.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 113.69 € | 117.66 € | +3.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 912.49 € | 772.25 € | -15.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 693.67 € | 594.70 € | -14.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,695.63 € | 1,462.72 € | -13.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,293.43 € | 1,161.78 € | -10.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 531.01 € | 565.18 € | +6.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 435.99 € | 398.84 € | -8.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,793.17 € | 2,307.95 € | -17.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.98 | 3.57 | -10.3 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
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