Paris vs London Cost of Living
Paris (France) · Overall index 68.3 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 22% more expensive than Paris.
- Rent in London is 53% more expensive than in Paris.
- Groceries in London is 17% more expensive than in Paris.
| Item | Paris | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +53% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,212 | $2,992 | +35% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,295 | $2,223 | +72% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $4,571 | $6,498 | +42% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,498 | $4,097 | +64% |
| Groceries | +17% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.03 | $1.21 | +17% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.55 | $4.07 | +15% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.99 | $4.67 | +17% |
| Eggs (12) | $4.23 | $4.37 | +3% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.6 | $14.3 | +23% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.3 | $11 | +7% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $16.2 | $17.4 | +7% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.18 | $5.26 | +26% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.6 | $1.98 | +24% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.8 | $4.45 | +17% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.6 | $5.8 | +26% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.65 | $2.72 | +3% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.15 | $2.83 | +32% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.15 | $2.51 | +17% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.18 | $2.52 | +16% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $12.9 | $15.9 | +23% |
| Transport | +12% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.26 | $2.53 | +12% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $98.6 | $113 | +15% |
| Taxi, base fare | $3.29 | $3.64 | +11% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.48 | $1.7 | +15% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.75 | $0.78 | +4% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $19,642 | $22,721 | +16% |
| Dining out | +10% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $20.4 | $21.7 | +6% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $88.4 | $106 | +20% |
| Fast food combo meal | $9.82 | $9.63 | -2% |
| Cappuccino | $4.31 | $4.39 | +2% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.18 | $2.43 | +11% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.62 | $7.39 | +31% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $6.5 | $7.95 | +22% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.87 | $1.76 | -6% |
| Telecom | +10% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $54.1 | $51.7 | -4% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $63.1 | $63.5 | +1% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.26 | $0.33 | +27% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $11.8 | $14.4 | +22% |
| Utilities & household | +15% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $149 | $155 | +4% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.19 | $0.22 | +16% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.41 | $4.47 | +1% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.09 | $1.5 | +38% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $19.8 | $20.8 | +5% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $62.1 | $85.7 | +38% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $11.6 | $16 | +38% |
| Men's haircut | $25.3 | $27 | +7% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20.7 | $24 | +16% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,900 | $1,856 | -2% |
3,209 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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