Compare Food prices: France vs Germany
This comparison shows estimated food basket costs for the selected locations and links to detailed price pages.
| Metric | France | Germany |
| Food prices | $460 | $490 |
Higher in Germany
Open details: France Open details: GermanyMonthly food basket by age group
| Age group | France | Germany |
| Children under 6 | $260 | $290 |
| Teens 7 to 17 | $280 | $310 |
| Youth 18 to 29 | $370 | $400 |
| Adults 30 to 59 | $350 | $380 |
| Older over 60 | $320 | $350 |
Dairy prices
| Product | France | Germany |
| Milk, 1 liter | $2.02 | $2.19 |
| Cottage cheese, 200 g | $1.84 | $2 |
| Cheese, 100 g | $3.08 | $3.34 |
| Butter, 200 g | $3.8 | $4.12 |
| Sour cream, 300 g | $2.02 | $2.19 |
| Yogurt, 100 g | $1.15 | $1.25 |
| Kefir, 1 liter | $2.25 | $2.43 |
Meat, fish and eggs
| Product | France | Germany |
| Chicken, 1 kg | $8.35 | $9.05 |
| Beef, 1 kg | $15 | $17 |
| Fish, 1 kg | $11.23 | $12.17 |
| Sausage, 1 kg | $14.84 | $16 |
| Egg pack | $2.33 | $2.53 |
Groceries and dry goods
| Product | France | Germany |
| Pasta, 500 g | $1.58 | $1.72 |
| Rice, 1 kg | $3.89 | $4.21 |
| Oatmeal, 500 g | $2.56 | $2.78 |
| Tea, 100 g | $3.74 | $4.06 |
| Coffee, 100 g | $8.21 | $8.9 |
| Sugar, 1 kg | $2.07 | $2.25 |
| Salt, 1 kg | $0.46 | $0.5 |
| Vegetable oil, 1 liter | $3.34 | $3.62 |
Fruits and vegetables
| Product | France | Germany |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.65 | $2.87 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $3.72 | $4.03 |
| Oranges, 1 kg | $3.23 | $3.5 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.18 | $4.53 |
| Cucumbers, 1 kg | $2.77 | $3 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.64 | $1.78 |
Bread and sweets
| Product | France | Germany |
| Bread, 0.5 kg | $0.98 | $1.06 |
| Chocolate, 100 g | $3.05 | $3.31 |
| Chocolate candy, 200 g | $3.08 | $3.34 |
| Cookies, 200 g | $1.53 | $1.65 |
Cafes and restaurants
| Item | France | Germany |
| Average restaurant bill | $41 | $45 |
| Fast food meal | $17 | $18 |
| Cup of espresso | $6.05 | $6.56 |
Questions about this comparison
What does the France vs Germany comparison show?
It compares Food prices for France and Germany, then links to detailed country or city pages where the same topic can be explored in more detail.
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No. BDEEX values are approximate estimates compiled from site data, public indicators and internal models, so they are best used for quick comparison and planning.