Paris vs London

Salary & cost of living comparison

Metric
Paris
London
Median Salary
$48,000
$52,000
Rent (1BR)
$1,500
$2,300
Rent (2BR)
$2,200
$3,200
CoL Index
73
85
Groceries
78
82
Transport
$85
$180
Tax Rate
38%
31%
Tech Hub
7/10
9/10

Cost of Living Ratio

1.16

London is more expensive

Rent Ratio

1.53

Salary Equivalent Ratio

1.16

💰 Salary Equivalents

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in Paris = in London

Common salary equivalents:

$50k in Paris = $58k in London
$80k in Paris = $93k in London
$100k in Paris = $116k in London
$120k in Paris = $139k in London
$150k in Paris = $174k in London
$200k in Paris = $232k in London

📈 Monthly Budget Breakdown

Paris

$3,359/mo net

45%
10%
34%
Rent $1,500 Groceries $351 Transport $85 Utilities $110 Leisure $183 Savings $1,130

London

$3,141/mo net

73%
12%
Rent $2,300 Groceries $369 Transport $180 Utilities $128 Leisure $213 Savings $0

Frequently Asked Questions

No, London is approximately 16% more expensive than Paris based on overall cost of living index.
To maintain the same standard of living as a $100,000 salary in Paris, you would need approximately $116,000 in London.
London has a lower effective tax rate. Paris has an effective rate of 38% while London has 31%.
London ranks higher for tech workers with a tech hub score of 9/10 compared to 7/10.

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