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Paris vs London

Paris runs about 50% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,356 USD a month.

Boulevard Périphérique vu depuis le boulevard d'Auteuil, Paris.
Paris
$2,694/month · France
Chabe01 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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
Paris monthly
$2,694
Index 42 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+50%
London relative to Paris
Rent gap
$1,050
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

ParisLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Paris $1,550, London $2,600. Cheaper in Paris.
  • Food
    Food: Paris $594, London $617. Cheaper in Paris.
  • Transport
    Transport: Paris $125, London $282. Cheaper in Paris.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Paris $198, London $267. Cheaper in Paris.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Paris $19, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Paris $124, London $169. Cheaper in Paris.
  • Other
    Other: Paris $85, London $107. 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

MetricParisLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost2,694 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)42✓63
Housing1,550 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities198 USD✓267 USD
Food594 USD✓617 USD
Transport125 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare19 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle124 USD✓169 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,582 USD5,953 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.0%28.6%✓
Left over each month1,888 USD1,902 USD✓
Average local net salary3,100 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,550 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre3,400 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre13,500 USD✓15,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety60/10066/100✓
Healthcare90/100✓84/100
Air quality58/10060/100✓
Public transport94/100✓92/100
Walkability92/100✓90/100
English proficiency58/100100/100✓
Nightlife92/10094/100✓
Family friendliness76/100✓72/100
Median broadband240 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature13°C12°C✓
Summer high26°C23°C✓
Winter low3°C3°C
Sunshine hours per year1,660 h✓1,480 h
Annual rainfall640 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access120 min90 min✓
CurrencyEURGBP
Time zoneEurope/ParisEurope/London

Paris runs about 50% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,356 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Paris or London cheaper?

Paris runs about 50% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,356 USD a month.

What salary do you need in London compared with Paris?

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

Which has better quality of life, Paris or London?

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