United Kingdom is 0.4% pricier, but purchasing power is 7.3% 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 | 71.7 | 72 | +0.4% |
| Rent | 23.7 | 34.4 | +45.1% |
| Groceries | 81.4 | 68.8 | -15.5% |
| Restaurants | 69.6 | 77.6 | +11.5% |
| Purchasing Power | 111 | 119.1 | +7.3% |
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 | €29,601 | €32,320 | +€2,719 |
| €60,000 | €41,087 | €45,358 | +€4,271 |
| €80,000 | €52,644 | €56,958 | +€4,314 |
| €100,000 | €64,201 | €68,558 | +€4,357 |
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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 | 79.3 | 40.3 | 108.5 |
| Lyon | 72.9 | 22.1 | 120.4 |
| Marseille | 74.5 | 21.7 | 90.5 |
| Toulouse | 71.3 | 19.6 | 112.7 |
| Nice | 76.4 | 27.3 | 93.4 |
| City | CoL | Rent | PP |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 90 | 66.9 | 98.7 |
| Manchester | 69.1 | 38.4 | 105 |
| Edinburgh | 75.3 | 36.9 | 110.8 |
| Birmingham | 72.1 | 30.5 | 142.7 |
| Guildford | 78.5 | 41.4 | 109.7 |
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