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Berlin vs Paris

Paris runs about 11% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 335 USD a month.

Exterior of Fotografiska Berlin on Oranienburger Straße showing the front facade of the building. ©PionStudio
Berlin
$3,011/month · Germany
Shaysd · CC BY-SA 4.0
Boulevard Périphérique vu depuis le boulevard d'Auteuil, Paris.
Paris
$2,676/month · France
Chabe01 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Berlin monthly
$3,011
Index 47 (NYC = 100)
Paris monthly
$2,676
Index 42 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-11%
Paris relative to Berlin
Rent gap
$100
Paris costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BerlinParis
  • Housing
    Housing: Berlin $1,450, Paris $1,550. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Food
    Food: Berlin $558, Paris $594. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Transport
    Transport: Berlin $195, Paris $125. Cheaper in Paris.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Berlin $245, Paris $181. Cheaper in Paris.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Berlin $327, Paris $19. Cheaper in Paris.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Berlin $120, Paris $124. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Other
    Other: Berlin $116, Paris $83. Cheaper in Paris.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricBerlinParis
Cost
Total monthly cost3,011 USD2,676 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)4742✓
Housing1,450 USD✓1,550 USD
Utilities245 USD181 USD✓
Food558 USD✓594 USD
Transport195 USD125 USD✓
Healthcare327 USD19 USD✓
Lifestyle120 USD✓124 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,965 USD✓4,582 USD
Effective tax + social rate40.4%✓45.0%
Left over each month1,954 USD✓1,906 USD
Average local net salary2,700 USD3,100 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD✓1,550 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,700 USD✓3,400 USD
Buy price per m², centre7,800 USD✓13,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety68/100✓60/100
Healthcare84/10090/100✓
Air quality70/100✓58/100
Public transport90/10094/100✓
Walkability88/10092/100✓
English proficiency78/100✓58/100
Nightlife94/100✓92/100
Family friendliness78/100✓76/100
Median broadband140 Mbps240 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature11°C✓13°C
Summer high25°C✓26°C
Winter low-1°C3°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,630 h1,660 h✓
Annual rainfall570 mm✓640 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach accessNone nearby120 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/BerlinEurope/Paris

Paris runs about 11% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 335 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Berlin or Paris cheaper?

Paris runs about 11% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 335 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Paris compared with Berlin?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,965 a month in Berlin and $4,582 in Paris, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Berlin or Paris?

Berlin scores 68/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Paris scores 60 and 90. Berlin averages 11°C against 13°C in Paris.