- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Paris, France compared to London, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paris (France) is 16% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (£7) | £10 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.50 (£4.90) | £6 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (£5.69) | £3.94 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (£0.74) | £0.98 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.56 (£4.06) | £2.40 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.84 (£2.53) | £1.92 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.80 (£3.38) | £3.54 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.76 (£2.46) | £1.93 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.97 (£1.76) | £2.92 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 (£0.53) | £1.71 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (£9) | £7 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.91 (£1.70) | £1.89 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €3.40 (£3.03) | £1.04 | + 191% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 25% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,450 (£1,292) | £3,093 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €2,071 (£1,845) | £1,802 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (£134) | £150 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,580 (£1,407) | £1,539 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,087 (£968) | £1,024 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (£100) | £75 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (£27) | £21 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €404 (£360) | £346 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €123 (£109) | £100 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (£12) | £12 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 31% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €92 (£82) | £60 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €43 (£38) | £32 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €111 (£99) | £67 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €142 (£126) | £73 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 44% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,126 (£20,599) | £17,250 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.16 (£1.03) | £1.31 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (£55) | £130 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (£15) | £19 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 17% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.41 (£3.93) | £3.46 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (£6) | £8 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (£25) | £71 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.33 (£3.86) | £3.43 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.52 (£4.02) | £1.87 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.11 (£3.66) | £3.69 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (£1.67) | £1.79 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (£2.14) | £1.86 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (£22) | £18 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 5% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (£38) | £36 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (£19) | £24 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €98 (£88) | £156 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (£66) | £50 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (£11) | £12 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.71 (£4.20) | £2.52 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (£4.01) | £3.80 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €498 (£444) | £419 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (£0.13) | £0.12 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €72 (£64) | £51 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (£4.78) | £9 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2018.
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