United Kingdom is 1.1% pricier, but purchasing power is 9.0% stronger. You pay more but earn proportionally more.
Compared to France. Green = cheaper or better in United Kingdom. All indices relative to NYC = 100.
Every Category, Side by Side
Averaged across 33 cities. All indices relative to NYC = 100.
| Category | 🇫🇷 France | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 70.3 | 71.1 | +1.1% |
| Rent | 22.9 | 33.3 | +45.4% |
| Groceries | 76.9 | 65.9 | -14.3% |
| Restaurants | 72.5 | 81.1 | +11.9% |
| Purchasing Power | 118.5 | 129.2 | +9% |
What You Actually Keep After Taxes
Same gross salary, different tax systems. Annual take-home pay in Paris vs London.
| Gross | 🇫🇷 Net in France | 🇬🇧 Net in United Kingdom | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| €40,000 | €29,697 | €32,320 | +€2,623 |
| €60,000 | €41,149 | €45,358 | +€4,209 |
| €80,000 | €52,706 | €56,958 | +€4,252 |
| €100,000 | €64,262 | €68,558 | +€4,296 |
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Calculate Your Take-Home PayTop Cities in Each Country
National averages hide a lot. These are the cities most people actually move to.
| City | CoL | Rent | PP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 77.4 | 38.8 | 115.1 |
| Lyon | 70.5 | 21.5 | 126.7 |
| Marseille | 72.9 | 20.5 | 99.6 |
| Toulouse | 70.6 | 18.9 | 126.2 |
| Nice | 74.1 | 26.4 | 96.9 |
| City | CoL | Rent | PP |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 87.6 | 65.4 | 118.2 |
| Manchester | 67.2 | 37.2 | 121.8 |
| Edinburgh | 73.7 | 35.3 | 123.2 |
| Birmingham | 70.5 | 28.9 | 169.9 |
| Guildford | 78 | 40.6 | 115.9 |
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