[em-bee]

in this german article there is a table with numbers: https://moms-favorites-and-more.de/kosten-kindergarten/ (disclaimer: i wonder if that site content is AI generated. some details/inconsistencies don't add up)

first column is public or private, second is age, then lowest cost vs highest cost, and finally average.

highest overall is 18000€ per year for private childcare institutions for 1-2 year olds. thats more than 21000USD.

and that may still be subsidized and not include meals. it is also usually income dependent. so it's not american bullshit. what it is however is american lack for child support. the joke in germany on the other hand is that you need to apply for a space years in advance. possibly even before you are pregnant.