London or Paris: Which is the better city to live in?

  • London
  • Paris
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London - 56Paris - 49
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Living in Paris is very different to visiting Paris as a tourist. The problem with living in Paris is that all the excitement of it is spent and bored within a few months and then one realises the sheer lack of drive and facility the city has.

London is
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
english language
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
London has many interesting things to see and it's also the setting of the famous stories of Sherlock Holmes.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
London is very intersting and to hear the Big Ben would be great.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
London has much more to do. Better public transport. Better night life. A variety of amazing architecture old and new. Paris is all the same, beautiful, but a little boring. London has so many free attractions. It is classy and a true city of the world. Parisians seem to think Paris is the best place on earth as is... and maybe they should look around a bit and see what they can learn from other major cities and cultures. I am from nyc, live in london, and have spent months in paris. London has amazing food and tons of variety. Paris - just seems to have mainly french food. That said, Paris is beautiful and has some great sites to see...and I wouldn't turn down a free trip. But London - hands down!
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
more vibrant
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
becouse Paris smells
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
People are more open and less judgemental
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
its better more fun and its cool and i live in england too and i sometimes vist there and its better shopping there two!!!!
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
my favorite place
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
im a LONDONER
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
I have lived in Paris for 2 years, and now I am in London. WHy I prefer London to Paris? Because of the People, they more friendly here even if my English is more or less hesitating, and that I am learning it.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
London has the edge over Paris for many different reasons.

London is more diverse than Paris. In London you can find huge communities of people from all over the world living here. Indian, Pakistani, Chinese, Filipino, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Polish, American, Australian, Caribbean, Brazilian, African, Egyptian, Turkish, Russian ... the list just goes on.

I'm sure Paris has a diverse range of people, but it's contrasts don't even come close to London.

Paris has a more uniform sense of Architecture. Whilst there is such thing as typical "Parisian Architecture", the styles of builings in London is too varied to determine a typical "London Architecture". From Old to Modern, Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Victorian Houses & Apartments, Art-Deco, Tudor, Medieval Castle (Tower of London) and modern buildings such as the Gherkin, Canary Wharf and many, many more.

Paris prides itself on its great food, which is true. It has a huge concentration of Michelin-Rated marvels, BUT, truth is, it just doesn't have the same choice of different cuisines like London does.

Having been to my Uncle's place in Paris many times, ive noticed that Paris lacks the same sense of Dynamism, it doesn't have as much diversity and Constrasts, and doesn't seem as "Worldly" and "Global" as London does.

In the Paris suburbs, you don't get Turkish Kebab Shops, Irish Pubs, Indian Curry Houses, Chinese Take-Outs, Italian Restaurants and (Ahem) French Bistros, whereas in London, whilst the Suburbs aren't at the same level as Central London, I can still go for Chinese, Indian, Thai, Turkish, French, Italian, Caribbean, Middle-Eastern, Greek, American Diner or Pan-Mediterranean within 10 mins of where I live (in a "Lower-Class" East London Suburb)

Lets not even get started on Financial Status, Business Hub or "Most visited city in the World" because we all know London wins hands-down.

BTW - I am not an ethnic Londoner. I am half Portuguese and Half French
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Best city in the world
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
i am english blad
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
I think London is better as it is more diverse and multicultural so other people (like me) will be able to fit in the society very well.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
paris is dirty and french pronunciation is disgusting to hear
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
i hate the french
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
having lived in both i find london to be more cosmopolitan and has more of a buzz about it,although i do love paris.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
london is the place for me to be... i love london so much...! although, whereas, there is only one problem, the cost of living is much much higher here
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Good and helpful people.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
english baby
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Better public transport, lower taxes, lower crime and anti-social behaviour. More architectural variety. Lower unemployment, better housing. No snobbish French to make fun of you, simply the tolerant, eccentric British.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
both are tired places that need to reinvent themselves.... Go asia, latin america, else where.... paris and london are nothing but a big cliche.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Paris only feeds the eyes where london does everything :D
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
London is THE BEST
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
The poeple, the architercture , the music, everything except the food
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
i was born there lol
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
London has the olympics
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
better
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
coz i say so
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
d
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
b
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Cause england rules duh.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
because theey have less ****
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
english
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
There main language is English, and so is mine. The people for me are easy to understand.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
I think that because I can speak English, and it would be more comfortable to live there. I have no idea about French, so it would be impossible to live in Paris for me!
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
London is the capital of the english speaking world and remains its dominant cultural centre. New York doesnt come close and Im a New Yorker. Paris is a beautiful museum city and has little influence on world culture these days. Does anyone know any MODERN french writer,
artist,musician? Paris lives on its artistic history while Londons MODERN artists are world famous in every field and no region of the USA can compete with the London region. London is the most visited city on earth and the most rewarding amazing experience for an english speaker. Tom
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
I'm american but my europe heritige is england and i think london is beautiful
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
It has many communities and it is more welcoming and etertainig city and there is lots of people from other countries so if you are not English you can talk to some one that is from the same country as you so the side goes to london
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Easier place to live and to communicate
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
People and atmosphere
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
the people are nicer. French are snobs
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
I have been to both cities, In paris the people are very rude and in London everyone was very nice and helpful. Walk into a restaurant in paris they act like you are bothering them while in London they are very polite. I will take London over Paris anytime.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
London is much more cleaner, has huge parks, historical buildings, even a hindu temple!
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
i
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
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  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
More diverse city
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Cause its better
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
it's beautiful
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
it is easier to communicate plus you have an atvantage when you get lost
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
I live here amazing
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
just my personal preference, plus, can't speak french
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
It's less stinky
  • Anonymous . January 2022
because all the hotties live there
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
beautifull.... tres jolie!
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
the views, the streets, shopping and in particular the myth about the city
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
buisness diversity, more international companies, paris is a bigger city than london more things to do, more to discover.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Paris is beautiful! Musée d'Orsay, Louvre, Jardins du Luxembourg, Notre Dame, Monmartre and the Sacre Coeur, Pere Lachaise, I could go all day! As an art lover it is visual candy! By the way who cares about speaking an "international" language? you can get along in paris just fine, make a little effort and most parisians can speak some amount of English. Go experience something new, that's the whole point of travel. If you are there to be waited on hand and foot, get over yourself. oh and you can see a play in English in AMERICA!
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
just amazing
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
PARIS IS FULLOF HIGH FASHION RATHER THAN LONDON WHICH IS A CITY THAT TRIES TO HARD TO GET PEOPLES ATTENTION YET ON THE OTHER HAND ,PARIS IS SIMPLY A NATURAL AT ATTRACTEING ANY ONE AND ANYTHING.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Be cause i live in it and love it.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Paris forever!!!!!!
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Paris is just better
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
You really think there is match here ????

Paris girls are 10000 times hotter !
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Paris is just THE most beautiful place in the world
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Much more beautiful and nicer city, more beautiful women, better food, and ofcourse Paris is on the continent and not on some damn island.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
I ve lived in both. Paris beats London easily for quality of living.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Paris is much better than London. And France will sell Rafales to India lol !
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
More diversity in entertainments
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
dazzling skyline
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
It's Paris!
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
I love Paris !
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
c'est la plus belle ville!!!
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
It's smaller than London, less crowded, definitely calmer and more sophisticated and ROMANTIC
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
beautiful, classy, calm, great for artists and lovers
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
The weather is better than London
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
in londen is the criminality and terror threat larger.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Simply Parisian's are not racist. I think, coz they do not speak good english and not an english speaker, so even though you are not speaking correct english you can still mingle with them unlike with the english. If they noticed that you are not a native english speaker and you do not speak correct english then some of them will start bragging or make fun of you. Same with the americans.. =)
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Paris has style, elegance and beauty. With no doubt better than London.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Friendly people, it's a myth that parisians are all rude.
Fantastic food, it is well known that Paris has the best restaurants in the world. Another myth is that there are only french restaurants in Paris, there are many different cuisines to chose from.
Cleaner streets, Paris' streets and building facades are cleaned more frequently.
Lower crime and lower threat of terrorism.
Cheaper rent, cheaper and more frequent metro trains.
Paris has a bigger city feel as the majority of buildings in its center are around six floors and stretches for miles, whereas in London there is a narrow strip of around six floor buildings with the odd high rise yet not far down the road suburbs and single floor tyre shops etc begin.
Paris looks amazing. Le Chateau de Versailles is particularly stunning.
Parisian's are stylish and elegant.
Paris isn't the most visited city in the world for nothing.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Paris has the edge over London for many different reasons.

Paris is more diverse than London. In Paris you can find huge communities of people from all over the world living here. Indian, Pakistani, Chinese, Filipino, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Polish, American, Australian, Caribbean, Brazilian, African, Egyptian, Turkish, Russian ... the list just goes on.

I'm sure London has a diverse range of people, but it's contrasts don't even come close to Paris.

Paris has a more uniform sense of Architecture. Whilst there is such a thing as typical "Parisian Architecture", the styles of builings in London is too varied to determine a typical "London Architecture". From Old to Modern, Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Victorian Houses & Apartments, Art-Deco, Tudor, Medieval Castle (Tower of London) and modern buildings such as the Gherkin, Canary Wharf and many, many more all mixed in together makes for quite an unsightly mess.

Paris prides itself on its great food, which is true. It has a huge concentration of Michelin-Rated marvels, additionally, truth is, London just doesn't have the same choice of different cuisines like Paris does.

Having been to my Aunt's place in Paris many times, I've noticed that Paris has a great sense of Dynamism, it has a lot of diversity and Constrasts, and London just doesn't seem as "Worldly" and "Global" as Paris does.

In the Paris suburbs, there are a large variety of quality international flavours and of course fantastic French restaurants, whereas in London, I can get Chinese, Indian, Thai, and American takeout of comparitively low quality.

Lets not even get started on Financial Status - the largest bank in the world (BNP Paribus) is headquartered in Paris and Paris' GDP is higher than that of London, Business Hub - more fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Paris than London or "Most visited city in the World" because we all know Paris wins hands-down.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
nicer architecture - safe city - better transport - more affordable (Altough it's ridiculously crazy is less expensive than London) - nicer women
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
wonderful city
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
because it is much cheaper and London is more of a holiday for people because there is more to do
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
i think paris is a safety place
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Cleaner, safer, nicer architecture, nicer weather, less expensive, more comprehensive public transport and higher quality food to list a few reasons
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
because it's Paris ! :)
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Just love it, that's all)
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
because it's the most beautiful city in the whole world
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Paris has rhe best shops and best places but as i live in london is does have similar thing like paris but in my own opion i think paris is more beautiful and populated becouse of the tourists that come and go.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Wine, sophissticated girls, less obesity, stunning architecture, weather.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
because ti is better and icsiting
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Paris <3
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Paris
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  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Le joie de vivre.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
London is like beer and Paris is wine
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
idk
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Because it looks absulutly butiful
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Better weather, better foods, cheaper, the French are more elegant, and contrary to what this article say, it is really easy to find people who are able to speak English in Paris, and they speak English slower than the Brits, which is really convenient for non-native English speakers.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
I have been to both.
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
because of ifel
  • Anonymous . 3+ yrs. ago
Because I love Paris and I know that my dreams will come true one day when I go their

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