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London vs Paris

Paris runs about 34% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,374 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Boulevard Périphérique vu depuis le boulevard d'Auteuil, Paris.
Paris
$2,676/month · France
Chabe01 · CC BY-SA 4.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Paris monthly
$2,676
Index 42 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-34%
Paris relative to London
Rent gap
$1,050
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonParis
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Paris $1,550. Cheaper in Paris.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Paris $594. Cheaper in Paris.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Paris $125. Cheaper in Paris.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Paris $181. Cheaper in Paris.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Paris $19. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Paris $124. Cheaper in Paris.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, 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

MetricLondonParis
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD2,676 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6342✓
Housing2,600 USD1,550 USD✓
Utilities267 USD181 USD✓
Food617 USD594 USD✓
Transport282 USD125 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓19 USD
Lifestyle169 USD124 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓4,582 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓45.0%
Left over each month1,902 USD1,906 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓3,100 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD1,550 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD3,400 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD13,500 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/100✓60/100
Healthcare84/10090/100✓
Air quality60/100✓58/100
Public transport92/10094/100✓
Walkability90/10092/100✓
English proficiency100/100✓58/100
Nightlife94/100✓92/100
Family friendliness72/10076/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps240 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓13°C
Summer high23°C✓26°C
Winter low3°C3°C
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h1,660 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓640 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access90 min✓120 min
CurrencyGBPEUR
Time zoneEurope/LondonEurope/Paris

Paris runs about 34% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,374 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Paris cheaper?

Paris runs about 34% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,374 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Paris compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $4,582 in Paris, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Paris?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Paris scores 60 and 90. London averages 12°C against 13°C in Paris.