France Lyon vs Germany Mainz
Germany Mainz — Pick the Germany Mainz — it leads these groups: People & place 2
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The short answer
Germany Mainz wins this comparison with a score of 60/100, ahead of France Lyon (55).
The main differences: Population (0.5 M vs 0.2 M) · GDP per capita (country) (44700 USD vs 54777 USD) · Cost of living index (71.7 vs 72.2).
Scores are computed from 27 public spec attributes; missing values stay marked unknown in tables and are imputed at the category median, never passed off as measured.
At a glance
0–100 per group, normalized within the category · Tap a group for details
| France Lyon | Germany Mainz | |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | 26 | 45 |
| Cost of living | 86 | 84 |
| Safety | 43 | 61 |
| Climate | 51 | 47 |
| People & place | 22 | 36 |
| Education & connectivity | 87 | 75 |
How to choose
Pick the France Lyon if you care about…
- Population 0.5 M +0.3 M vs 0.2 M
- Cost of living index 71.7 +0.5 vs 72.2
- Cost + rent index 49.1 +0.1 vs 49.2
- Restaurant price index 64.1 +5.4 vs 69.5
Pick the Germany Mainz if you care about…
- GDP per capita (country) 54777 USD +10077 USD vs 44700 USD
- Rent index 22 +0.3 vs 22.3
- Groceries index 69.6 +10 vs 79.6
- Local purchasing power 123.9 +3 vs 120.9
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Where they differ
17 · Only rows that actually differ, with a verdict per row
| France Lyon | Germany Mainz | Where they differ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 0.5 M | 0.2 M | France Lyon |
| GDP per capita (country) | 44700 USD | 54777 USD | Germany Mainz |
| Cost of living index | 71.7 | 72.2 | France Lyon |
| Rent index | 22.3 | 22 | Germany Mainz |
| Cost + rent index | 49.1 | 49.2 | France Lyon |
| Groceries index | 79.6 | 69.6 | Germany Mainz |
| Restaurant price index | 64.1 | 69.5 | France Lyon |
| Local purchasing power | 120.9 | 123.9 | Germany Mainz |
| Average temperature | 12.8 °C | 12 °C | France Lyon |
| Summer average | 22.9 °C | 22 °C | France Lyon |
| Winter average | 3.3 °C | 2.1 °C | France Lyon |
| Annual precipitation | 1269 mm | 807 mm | Germany Mainz |
| Rain days per year | 126 days | 129 days | France Lyon |
| Sunshine hours per year | 3096 h | 2769 h | France Lyon |
| Population density | 10845 /km² | 2281 /km² | Germany Mainz |
| Area | 48 km² | 98 km² | Germany Mainz |
| Elevation | 160 m | 94 m | France Lyon |
The record
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Economy5▾
| France Lyon | Germany Mainz | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0.5 M | 0.2 M |
| GDP per capita (country) | 44700 USD | 54777 USD |
| Average salary | 2802.3 USD | — |
| Unemployment rate | 9.8 % | — |
| Mortgage interest rate | 4.1 % | — |
Cost of living8▾
| France Lyon | Germany Mainz | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living index | 71.7 | 72.2 |
| Rent index | 22.3 | 22 |
| Cost + rent index | 49.1 | 49.2 |
| Groceries index | 79.6 | 69.6 |
| Restaurant price index | 64.1 | 69.5 |
| Local purchasing power | 120.9 | 123.9 |
| Internet (monthly) | 36.5 USD | — |
| 1-bed apt (city center) | 972.8 USD | — |
Safety2▾
| France Lyon | Germany Mainz | |
|---|---|---|
| Safe to walk alone (day) | 6.2 /10 | — |
| Safe to walk alone (night) | 3.6 /10 | — |
Climate6▾
| France Lyon | Germany Mainz | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 12.8 °C | 12 °C |
| Summer average | 22.9 °C | 22 °C |
| Winter average | 3.3 °C | 2.1 °C |
| Annual precipitation | 1269 mm | 807 mm |
| Rain days per year | 126 days | 129 days |
| Sunshine hours per year | 3096 h | 2769 h |
People & place4▾
| France Lyon | Germany Mainz | |
|---|---|---|
| Population density | 10845 /km² | 2281 /km² |
| Area | 48 km² | 98 km² |
| Elevation | 160 m | 94 m |
| Population growth | 0.9 % | — |
Education & connectivity2▾
| France Lyon | Germany Mainz | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten (monthly) | 574.4 USD | — |
| International school (year) | 11305.7 USD | — |
Data sources: Numbeo · Open-Meteo · Wikidata · World Bank
FAQ
Which is better, France Lyon or Germany Mainz?
Germany Mainz has the higher overall score (60 vs 55) and leads in People & place. Choose France Lyon instead if Population matters more to you.
What are the main differences?
The main differences: Population (0.5 M vs 0.2 M) · GDP per capita (country) (44700 USD vs 54777 USD) · Cost of living index (71.7 vs 72.2).
How are the scores calculated?
We normalize 27 public spec attributes within the category and weight them by group into a 0–100 score; missing values are inherited from spec-identical twins or imputed at the category median, so a sparse spec sheet never earns an advantage. The methodology is public.