Cost of living in Paris, France vs London, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paris (France) is 23% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (£14) | £11 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£8) | £6 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (£5.24) | £3.33 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (£1.11) | £0.91 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.66 (£4.03) | £2.80 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.76 (£2.39) | £1.85 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (£5.36) | £4.28 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.01 (£2.60) | £1.96 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (£1.49) | £0.78 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (£1.69) | £1.92 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (£7) | £10 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.32 (£2.01) | £2.05 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (£1.21) | £1.11 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 6% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,841 (£2,454) | £2,591 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,053 (£1,774) | £1,801 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €257 (£222) | £156 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,802 (£1,557) | £1,870 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,311 (£1,133) | £1,283 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (£98) | £104 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (£23) | £22 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €381 (£329) | £315 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (£80) | £82 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £5.79 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (£11) | £13 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 9% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (£77) | £76 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (£28) | £35 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (£88) | £83 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (£92) | £96 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 43% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,304 (£22,722) | £20,856 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (£1.25) | £1.18 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 (£65) | £145 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (£13) | £26 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 21% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (£4.61) | £3.54 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (£22) | £105 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.12 (£3.56) | £3.68 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.68 (£4.04) | £2.15 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.22 (£3.64) | £3.43 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 (£1.93) | £1.97 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (£1.90) | £1.63 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (£25) | £18 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 8% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (£40) | £39 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (£19) | £26 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €127 (£110) | £200 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (£61) | £78 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (£11) | £12 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.63 (£4.00) | £3.53 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (£6) | £5.60 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €484 (£418) | £461 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (£0.20) | £0.14 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (£52) | £54 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (£9) | £12 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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