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Paris vs Berlin

Paris runs about 12% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 313 USD a month.

Boulevard Périphérique vu depuis le boulevard d'Auteuil, Paris.
Paris
$2,694/month · France
Chabe01 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Exterior of Fotografiska Berlin on Oranienburger Straße showing the front facade of the building. ©PionStudio
Berlin
$3,008/month · Germany
Shaysd · CC BY-SA 4.0
Paris monthly
$2,694
Index 42 (NYC = 100)
Berlin monthly
$3,008
Index 47 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+12%
Berlin relative to Paris
Rent gap
$100
Paris costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

ParisBerlin
  • Housing
    Housing: Paris $1,550, Berlin $1,450. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Food
    Food: Paris $594, Berlin $558. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Transport
    Transport: Paris $125, Berlin $195. Cheaper in Paris.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Paris $198, Berlin $242. Cheaper in Paris.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Paris $19, Berlin $327. Cheaper in Paris.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Paris $124, Berlin $120. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Other
    Other: Paris $85, Berlin $115. 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

MetricParisBerlin
Cost
Total monthly cost2,694 USD✓3,008 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)42✓47
Housing1,550 USD1,450 USD✓
Utilities198 USD✓242 USD
Food594 USD558 USD✓
Transport125 USD✓195 USD
Healthcare19 USD✓327 USD
Lifestyle124 USD120 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,582 USD4,965 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.0%40.4%✓
Left over each month1,888 USD1,958 USD✓
Average local net salary3,100 USD✓2,700 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,550 USD1,450 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre3,400 USD2,700 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre13,500 USD7,800 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety60/10068/100✓
Healthcare90/100✓84/100
Air quality58/10070/100✓
Public transport94/100✓90/100
Walkability92/100✓88/100
English proficiency58/10078/100✓
Nightlife92/10094/100✓
Family friendliness76/10078/100✓
Median broadband240 Mbps✓140 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature13°C11°C✓
Summer high26°C25°C✓
Winter low3°C✓-1°C
Sunshine hours per year1,660 h✓1,630 h
Annual rainfall640 mm570 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access120 min✓None nearby
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/ParisEurope/Berlin

Paris runs about 12% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 313 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Paris or Berlin cheaper?

Paris runs about 12% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 313 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Berlin compared with Paris?

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

Which has better quality of life, Paris or Berlin?

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