Paris Wins
4
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
New York City Wins
2
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
105
Paris
vs
100
New York City
New York City is 5 pts cheaper
Rent
115
Paris
vs
100
New York City
New York City is 15 pts cheaper
Groceries
92
Paris
vs
100
New York City
Paris is 8 pts cheaper
Restaurants
98
Paris
vs
100
New York City
Paris is 2 pts cheaper
Transport
88
Paris
vs
100
New York City
Paris is 12 pts cheaper
Utilities
95
Paris
vs
100
New York City
Paris is 5 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in New York City to match a Paris salary
| Salary in Paris | Equivalent in New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $47,619 | $2,381 less |
| $75,000 | $71,429 | $3,571 less |
| $100,000 | $95,238 | $4,762 less |
| $125,000 | $119,048 | $5,952 less |
| $150,000 | $142,857 | $7,143 less |
| $200,000 | $190,476 | $9,524 less |
Paris vs New York City: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 5%. New York City is the more affordable option.
Rent: Paris has a rent index of 115, while New York City has 100.
Average Salaries: Paris: $2,666/month vs New York City: $5,500/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Paris wins 4, while New York City wins 2.
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