Cost of living in Paris (France) is 26% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Paris (France) is 17% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Paris | London | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (£17) | £16 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (£9) | £7 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (£6) | £3.63 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (£1.21) | £1.10 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.77 (£4.94) | £3.99 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.98 (£3.40) | £2.19 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (£5.46) | £4.33 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (£2.02) | £1.97 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (£1.81) | £0.79 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.24 (£1.92) | £1.83 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (£9) | £11 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.69 (£2.31) | £2.28 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (£1.10) | £1.28 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 31% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €3,372 (£2,888) | £4,246 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,823 (£2,418) | £3,636 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €224 (£192) | £143 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,987 (£1,702) | £2,975 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,554 (£1,331) | £1,733 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (£84) | £136 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (£22) | £28 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €332 (£284) | £249 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (£117) | £103 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (£10) | £5.92 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (£13) | £12 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 5% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (£82) | £76 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (£37) | £36 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €113 (£97) | £86 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (£90) | £97 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 46% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,840 (£26,411) | £28,424 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (£1.56) | £1.43 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €85 (£73) | £164 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (£17) | £22 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 9% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.06 (£2.62) | £2.22 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (£11) | £7 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (£23) | £55 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.58 (£3.92) | £3.62 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.82 (£4.13) | £2.03 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.81 (£3.27) | £5.04 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.88 (£2.47) | £2.13 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.01 (£2.57) | £2.06 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (£20) | £15 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is about the same as in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (£38) | £45 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (£21) | £26 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (£99) | £117 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €79 (£68) | £77 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (£12) | £12 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.12 (£4.39) | £3.68 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €474 (£406) | £398 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.31 (£0.27) | £0.11 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (£25) | £47 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (£10) | £15 | - 34% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
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