Paris vs London on €100,000: take-home pay, rent and cost of living in 2026
On a gross salary of €100,000 a year, a single employee takes home €5,355 a month in Paris (64% of gross) and £4,988 a month in London on the equivalent £85,000 (70%), after income tax and social security contributions.
London is 29% more expensive than Paris overall (cost-of-living index 78.9 vs 61.4, New York = 100). A one-bedroom flat in the city centre rents for about £2,145 a month in London and €1,370 in Paris, which leaves £2,844 and €3,985 of take-home pay after rent. Keeping the same standard of living and saving 15% of your pay would cost about £4,998 a month in London — £9 a month more than this salary pays.
By category, groceries cost 7% less in London than in Paris, eating out 20% more and rent 69% more.
| Paris | London | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary per year | €100,000 | £85,000 |
| Take-home pay per month | €5,355 | £4,988 |
| One-bedroom rent, city centre | €1,370 | £2,145 |
| Left after rent | €3,985 | £2,844 |
| Cost-of-living index (New York = 100) | 61.4 | 78.9 |
How each figure is taxed: France tax calculator and United Kingdom tax calculator; prices: cost of living in Paris and in London. Single employee without children; rent and price data from Numbeo, refreshed monthly.
Questions about Paris vs London
Is London, United Kingdom more expensive than Paris, France?
London, United Kingdom is 29% more expensive than Paris, France overall. On a gross salary of €100,000 a year, you take home €5,355 a month in Paris, France and £4,988 a month in London, United Kingdom after income tax and social contributions.
How much can I save living in London, United Kingdom vs Paris, France?
Keeping the same standard of living as in Paris, France and saving 15% of your pay would cost about £9 a month more than this salary leaves in London, United Kingdom, because of its 29% higher cost of living.
What taxes will I pay in United Kingdom vs France?
On €100,000 gross a year you take home €5,355 a month in France and £4,988 a month in United Kingdom. The calculation applies each country's 2026 income tax and social security rules for a single employee.