Which is cheaper, London or Paris?

Paris is cheaper, with a NoodlePants Cost of Living index of 72 vs 78.5 for London. A 1-bedroom in the city centre averages $1,500 vs $2,700.

Which is better for digital nomads, London or Paris?

London edges ahead with a NoodlePants Nomad Score of null vs null, factoring in internet (—), affordability and community.

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London vs Paris — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.

London

United Kingdom

COL Index

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Paris

France

COL Index

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NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Paris edges out London on affordability with a NoodlePants COL Index of 72 vs 78.5 (premium vs premium). Paris scores higher on safety (null/100), and Paris wins on internet at ~—. Overall, London takes the Nomad Score crown with null/100 — best for .

* Some figures are country averages — full city-level data coming soon.Pro members get neighbourhood-level breakdowns.

Metric

London

Paris

Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)

$2,700

$1,500

Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)

$1,900

$1,100

NoodlePants COL Index

Safety Score

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Internet Speed

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Nomad Score

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Healthcare Score

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Digital Nomad Visa

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Who is each city for?

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