France vs Germany
Germany is about 3% pricier than France overall, with a price level of 77.4 versus 74.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in transport. Quality of life is similar, around 95 of 100 for both.
Metric France Germany
Price level (US=100) 74.8 77.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $62,557 $73,552
GNI / capita (PPP) $63,880 $76,180
Inflation (YoY) 2.0% 2.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category France Germany
Housing & utilities 173 169
Food 129 122
Transport 153 152
Restaurants & hotels 158 149
Health 103 118
Communication 122 140
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric France Germany
Quality-of-life score 95/100 95/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 81 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.3 0.9
Internet users 89% 93%
Frequently asked
Is France more expensive than Germany?
Germany is more expensive: about 3% pricier than France overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Germany?
Living the way $100,000 buys in France would cost roughly $103,500 in Germany, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, France or Germany?
They score similarly, 95 and 95 out of 100 on our index.
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