Is Paris more expensive than London?

Is London or Paris more expensive? Both London and Paris are considered to be relatively expensive cities, but London is generally considered to be more expensive than Paris. The cost of living in London is higher than in Paris, especially when it comes to housing, accommodation, transportation, and food.



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Paris has been voted the most beautiful city in the world in a new ranking. Travel website Flight Network compiled the list of 50 cities by surveying more than 1,000 travel writers and agencies around the world. The French capital came top, followed by New York in second place and London in third.

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Also, what you can do if you feel like it is to do both places. Use London as your first stop to get your feet wet and then head on over to Paris. Spending 4 or so days in London you will eventually feel comfortable traveling solo and have some idea on how to travel. Then you can head on over to Paris for 4 days too.

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Four days is more than enough to see the best that Paris has to offer—major attractions, hidden gems, and even a day trip to Versailles. You'll be able dig into all that the city has to offer, without feeling rushed for time.

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According to Mastercard, London was the second most visited city in the world in 2018 with 20 million foreign visitors, one place ahead of Paris with 18 million (Bangkok was the most visited, if you are interested).

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Hong Kong. Hong Kong has become the most visited city in the world, surpassing Bangkok in recent times. Hong Kong welcomed 26.6 million visitors! With over 5 million more visitors annually than its closest rival, Hong Kong is expected to host at least 31 million tourists in the near future.

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For every $100 spent in the USA, I would spend around $50 in France on food, even when i eat local products.

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London has been the most visited city in Europe for multiple years — in fact, London is one of the most visited cities in the world. London is one of my favorite cities and it makes an excellent first stop for many travelers for multiple reasons.

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It's a relatively compact city, so combining your own two feet with low-cost public transportation is the best way of of getting around in Paris. In fact, it's one of the best walking cities in the world, and it also has one of the best public transportation systems.

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While you can see most of the main sights in London in one day or two days, for first-time visitors, I highly recommend spending at least 3-4 days in London. This should give you sufficient time to get acquainted with the city, see the main landmarks, and visit a few of the most popular tourist attractions in London.

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If it's your first time in Paris, our recommendation is that you stay either in the 7th Arrondissement at the feet of the Eiffel Tower, or in Le Marais, the heart of medieval Paris.

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Paris in a week is kind of the perfect amount of time to see the city. It leaves plenty of time to discover both the main attractions like the Louvre and even enjoy smaller, hidden gems like a picnic in Parc des Buttes-Chaumont.

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