iGotTripParis vs London: Which European Capital Costs More?
🥐 Paris vs 🎡 London — a side-by-side budget comparison for a standard 5-day, 2-traveler trip. Numbers come from real destination-aware presets, not guesses.
QUICK VERDICT
🥐 Paris is about 7% cheaper for a 5-day standard trip.
London is about 10–15% more expensive than Paris overall, mainly due to higher accommodation and transit costs. However, London's free museums (British Museum, National Gallery) offset much of the culture budget. Paris wins on food value and walkability; London wins on free attractions.
Total Budget Comparison (5 days, 2 travelers, standard)
Paris
€3,744
€1,872 per person
London
£3,467
£1,734 per person
Category Breakdown
Note: each city shows costs in its local currency (Paris in EUR,London in GBP). Use the total comparison above for cross-currency reading.
| Category | 🥐 Paris | 🎡 London |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | €552 | £537 |
| Flight | €1,472 | £1,343 |
| Food | €644 | £593 |
| Transport | €184 | £174 |
| Activities | €368 | £332 |
| Shopping | €0 | £0 |
| Cafe | €184 | £174 |
| Buffer | €340 | £315 |
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Paris vs London FAQ
Is London more expensive than Paris?
Yes, London is about 10–15% more expensive than Paris, driven by accommodation (central London hotels cost 20%+ more than central Paris) and transit (London Underground is pricier than the Paris Métro). Food prices are comparable.
Which has better free attractions, Paris or London?
London wins decisively. The British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, Natural History Museum, and V&A are all free. Paris has free sights (Notre-Dame exterior, Luxembourg Gardens) but its major museums (Louvre, Orsay) charge entry.
Paris or London for food?
Paris wins on food value and quality. Boulangerie lunches (€8–12) beat pub meals (£12–18) on both price and quality, and Paris has more affordable mid-range restaurants. London's food scene is more international but pricier.