Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and France 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in France is 0.3% lower than in Germany (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in France is 3.2% lower than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in France are 12.6% lower than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in France are 2.1% lower than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in France are 12.6% higher than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in France is 14.6% 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 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.20 € | 6.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.44 € | 3.16 € | -8.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.80 € | 2.78 € | -0.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.51 € | 1.95 € | -22.5 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.15 € | 4.35 € | +5.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.73 € | 1.65 € | -4.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.33 € | 1.02 € | -23.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.22 € | 3.79 € | +17.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.76 € | 7.81 € | +35.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.80 € | 5.59 € | -3.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.79 € | 8.43 € | +8.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.22 € | 1.27 € | +4.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.93 € | +38.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.91 € | 1.28 € | +40.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.97 € | 1.49 € | -24.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 0.94 € | +47.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.96 € | +44.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.67 € | 1.37 € | -17.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.83 € | 0.68 € | -18.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | 7.00 € | +16.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.91 € | 2.15 € | +136.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.49 € | 2.76 € | +85.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.20 € | 11.50 € | +40.2 % |
Transportation | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 1.80 € | -40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 65.00 € | +32.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 € | 3.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.54 € | 2.93 € | -17.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 27.00 € | -10.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.63 € | 6.82 € | +2.8 % |
| 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) | 28,579.32 € | 27,560.49 € | -3.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 305.07 € | 186.41 € | -38.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 26.02 € | 24.13 € | -7.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 45.35 € | 29.89 € | -34.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.66 € | 32.50 € | -6.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.54 € | 15.93 € | -26.0 % |
| 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 | 418.40 € | 687.78 € | +64.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,909.49 € | 9,948.19 € | -16.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.48 € | 88.29 € | +11.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.87 € | 37.51 € | -1.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.77 € | 90.25 € | +4.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 114.87 € | 120.32 € | +4.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 899.82 € | 772.23 € | -14.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 673.94 € | 600.62 € | -10.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,699.08 € | 1,452.49 € | -14.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,272.97 € | 1,147.37 € | -9.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 535.45 € | 559.71 € | +4.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 425.62 € | 378.20 € | -11.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
France Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,837.12 € | 2,345.83 € | -17.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.98 | 3.66 | -7.9 % |
| Last update: | November 2024 | November 2024 | |
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