Cost of living in Paris (France) is 20% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 39% | |||
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| Food in Paris (France) is 39% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Paris | London | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (£19) | £15 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (£11) | £6 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (£6) | £3.24 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.69 (£1.49) | £0.95 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.15 (£4.52) | £3.20 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (£2.66) | £2.12 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.93 (£5.21) | £3.88 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.89 (£3.42) | £1.97 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.07 (£1.82) | £0.90 | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.50 (£2.20) | £1.86 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (£9) | £8 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.11 (£1.86) | £1.93 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (£1.15) | £1.02 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 17% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,674 (£2,348) | £2,993 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,198 (£1,930) | £2,011 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (£125) | £193 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,632 (£1,434) | £1,743 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,216 (£1,068) | £1,277 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (£100) | £132 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (£21) | £28 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €352 (£309) | £275 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (£92) | £72 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £5.46 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (£14) | £14 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 4% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (£78) | £66 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (£30) | £34 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (£83) | £79 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €146 (£128) | £91 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 44% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,108 (£20,292) | £22,285 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (£1.74) | £1.69 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €78 (£68) | £152 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (£16) | £20 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 15% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (£5.34) | £4.26 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (£5.77) | £10 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (£25) | £96 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.02 (£3.53) | £2.65 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.44 (£4.77) | £1.59 | + 199% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.01 (£3.53) | £4.42 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.39 (£2.10) | £2.03 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 (£1.92) | £1.72 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (£21) | £19 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 13% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (£41) | £41 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (£21) | £25 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €110 (£96) | £218 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (£62) | £71 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (£10) | £12 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.42 (£3.89) | £3.26 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (£5.78) | £5.83 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €477 (£419) | £632 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (£0.18) | £0.11 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (£45) | £48 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (£8) | £13 | - 38% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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