Cost of living in Paris (France) is 23% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 24% | |||
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| Food in Paris (France) is 24% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Paris | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (£17) | £14 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (£9) | £7 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (£6) | £2.98 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (£1.22) | £1.26 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.45 (£4.72) | £4.15 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.53 (£3.06) | £1.90 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (£5.52) | £4.28 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (£2.05) | £1.88 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.23 (£1.94) | £1.20 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.37 (£2.05) | £2.17 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (£10) | £8 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.69 (£2.33) | £2.45 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.57 (£1.36) | £1.14 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 56% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Paris | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €3,321 (£2,876) | £1,463 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,754 (£2,385) | £1,091 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €282 (£244) | £251 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €2,004 (£1,735) | £1,062 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,502 (£1,301) | £779 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (£85) | £94 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (£22) | £29 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €332 (£287) | £391 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (£118) | £91 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (£10) | £6 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (£13) | £12 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 31% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (£78) | £58 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (£37) | £29 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (£91) | £72 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (£91) | £73 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 13% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,916 (£27,641) | £30,411 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (£1.58) | £1.48 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €85 (£74) | £60 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (£17) | £15 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 16% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.06 (£2.65) | £7 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (£11) | £9 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (£23) | £82 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.58 (£3.97) | £3.40 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.82 (£4.17) | £2.95 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.81 (£3.30) | £4.30 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.88 (£2.50) | £2.16 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.01 (£2.60) | £1.63 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (£20) | £14 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is about the same as in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Paris | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (£39) | £26 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (£21) | £19 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (£100) | £97 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €79 (£68) | £60 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (£12) | £9 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.12 (£4.44) | £3.31 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (£6) | £5.07 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €474 (£411) | £530 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.31 (£0.27) | £0.37 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (£26) | £29 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (£10) | £14 | - 29% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 14, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 395 prices entered by 80 different people.
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