Paris vs Amsterdam: Which One Is the Best City to Visit ?

Paris vs Amsterdam

Every year, Paris and Amsterdam attract many tourists. However, even if they are both known as capital cities for romance and gastronomy, they offer very different experiences.

In this article, I will give you all the characteristics of these two cities by giving them scores.

▶️ Let’s meet at the end of the article for the final ranking! Who will be the winner?

 

Weather

Here is a recap of the weather in Paris and in Amsterdam. You will find an insight of the average temperatures in January, April, July and October as well as the average annual rainfall and sunlight rates.

Amsterdam is known as a sub-oceanic, humid and rainy city, yet the rainfall in Paris and Amsterdam is similar.

Regarding temperatures, they are also very similar, but the temperatures are a little higher in Paris.

Paris Amsterdam
Annual average temperature 11.7 °C 10.5 °C
Average temperature in January 4.3 °C 3.7 °C
Average temperature in April 10.7 °C 9.7 °C
Average temperature in July 17.7 °C 18 °C
Average temperature in October 12.6 °C 11.2 °C
Average rainfall 720 mm 850 mm
Average sunlight From 2000 to 2100 hours Around 2300 hours

 

Score: +1⭐️ for Paris (maximum temperatures are on average higher in Amsterdam).

 

For further information, here is a site (site in French) with weather data by city

 

Size

Here is a recap of the two cities.

Amsterdam is much smaller than Paris, and the number of inhabitants per km² is therefore much lower.

Paris Amsterdam
Surface 105,4 km² 219,3 km²
Population 2.175 millions 0.851 million
Density 20641 inhabitants/km² 3506 inhabitants/km²

 

Score: +1⭐️ for Amsterdam (the population density is lower there which allows for better traffic and quality of life in general).

 

Cleanliness of the city

Paris

Paris is not really a good exemple in terms of cleanliness.

Graffiti on the walls, garbage on the sidewalks, dog mess and dirt in the metro…: the city is often criticized for its dirtiness.

As in any large city, cleanliness varies from one neighborhood to another.

Tourist areas, such as the Champs Élysées, are cleaned by private contractors and are often considered the priority areas for cleaning.

 

Amsterdam

It is not for nothing that Amsterdam hosts the European cleaning trade fair ISSA Interclean every year.

As a true model of cleanliness in Europe, the city offers a pleasant living environment.

In other words, walking around the pedestrian streets of Amsterdam is a real pleasure: there are no papers on the ground, no overflowing trash cans, not even any unsightly chewing gum.

 

Score: +1⭐️for Amsterdam (we could have even given it⭐️⭐️).

 

Locals’ friendliness

Paris

Parisians are not exactly known for their friendliness and kindness. In general, they are considered unfriendly and rude.

 

Amsterdam

Inhabitants of Amsterdam are known to be very warm, open, easy-going, and polite. Of course there are a few exceptions, but on the whole, Amsterdam locals are open and welcoming.

 

Score: +1⭐️ for Amsterdam (for the smiles).

 

Cost of living

Here is a chart illustrating the differences in prices (food, housing, transportation, etc.) in Paris and Amsterdam:

Paris Amsterdam
Food
1L of milk 1.29 € 1.20 €
1 kg of tomatoes 2.81 € 2.98 €
Menu in a fast food 9.50 € 9.77 €
Set menu for a lunch in a the business district 17 € 18 €
Transportation
1 L of gas 2.05 € 2.20 €
Metro ticket price 1.90 € 3.20 €
  Weekly pass Navigo pass starting at 19.85 €
  • OV-Chipkaart (the price depends on the distance traveled, the card costs 7.50 €)
  • GVB Card 7 days starting at 37 €
 Traveling by taxi by day during the week
  • Lowest price: 6 €
  • Waiting hour: 37.46 €
  •  Price per kilometer: 1.09 €
  •  Pick-up: 4.18 €
  • Lowest price: 3.19 €
  •  Waiting hour: 43.94 €
  • Price per kilometer: 2.35 €
  • Pick-up: 3.19 €
Traveling by taxi by night during the week
  • Lowest price: 6 €
  • Waiting hour: 37.46 €
  • Price per kilometer: 1.09 €
  • Pick-up: 4.18 €
Same prices as during the day
Traveling with Uber
  • Price per kilometer: 1.05 €
  • Pick-up: 1.96 €
  • Price per kilometer: 1.20 €
  • Pick-up: 1.40 €
Others
Price of a bottle of water (1.5 L) 0.89 € 0.95 €
Price of milk (1L) 1.29 € 1 €
Cappucino 3.39 € 3.50 €

 

Score: +1⭐️ for Paris (even though the cost of living is similar in France and Holland, Paris is still a bit cheaper than Amsterdam).

 

For further information on prices in Amsterdam and Paris, check out this site which will help you make a comparison or learn more about each city.

 

Public transportation

Metro and bus in Paris

Metro Paris

There are 14 metro lines in Paris and 302 stations. One ticket costs 1,90 €.

On weekdays, the first metro leaves at 5:30 a.m. and the last one leaves around 12:30 a.m. On Fridays and Saturdays, the operating hours are extended by one hour and the night bus takes over from 12:30am to 6am.

There are 316 bus lines in Paris and over 12,000 stops.

The city is divided into zones and prices are different in each zone. Several packages are offered in Paris allowing you to take several means of transport: metro, RER, bus, tramway and train.

  • The Navigo monthly and weekly pass, for example, grants you unlimited travel. Here are some prices: Navigo weekly pass: from 22,85 € OR Navigo monthly pass: from 84.10 €.
  • The ticket that you buy with the Navigo Liberté + pass costs 1,49 €. The good thing about this pass is that you have a maximum amount, set at €7.50 per day. Even if you travel a lot, you will not exceed this amount.
  • Travelers can choose the Paris Visite package for 1, 2, 3 or 5 days. You can travel as much as you want for the number of days you choose. Here are some rates: 1 day starting at 12 € OR 3 days starting at 26,65 € OR 5 days starting at 38,35 €.

 

Metro, tram and bus in Amsterdam

Tramway Amsterdam

The Amsterdam metro consists of only 4 lines, which is not much compared to other major European cities, but it mainly serves the suburbs:

  • Line 50: Gein – Isolatorweg
  • Line 51: Amsterdam Centraal – Westwijk
  • Line 52: Zuid – Noord
  • Line 53: Amsterdam Centraal – Gaasperplas
  • Line 55: Amsterdam Centraal – Gein

The metro is accessible from 6:00 am to 12:30 am (last departure).

Several tickets are available:

  • GVB 1-day card: this is a ticket valid for 24 hours from the time it is issued, during which you can use the Amsterdam public transport network without restriction (€8).
  • GVB 2-day card: this is a ticket valid for 48 hours from the time it is redeemed, during which time you can use the Amsterdam public transport network without restriction (€13.50).
  • GVB 3-day card: this is a ticket valid for 72 hours from the time it is redeemed, during which time you can use the Amsterdam public transport network without restriction (€19).
  • OV-Chipkaart: for stays of more than 3 days, its advantage lies in the fact that the card is paid according to the distance traveled (very advantageous for frequent use). The card itself costs €7.50.

 

Amsterdam has 43 bus lines and 14 tram lines. These are the main means of transportation used. A one-way ticket costs 3.,20€.

Here are the most important tram lines:

The main lines run between 6am and 12:30am and the night bus takes over from 12:30am to 6am and their frequencies vary between 5 and 10 min.

➡️ If you are lost, I recommend downloading the Moovit app (available in French) which will help you find the stops and schedules of each line.

 

Tram and bus recap chart

Metro and bus in Paris Tram and bus in Amsterdam
Number of lines 14 metro lines

316 bus lines (RATP)

14 tram lines

43 bus lines

Number of stations 302 metro stations

12000 bus stations

312 tram stations

49  bus stations

Price of a metro/tram ticket Starting at 1.90 € Starting at 3.20 €
Price of a bus ticket Starting at 1.90 € Starting at 3.20 €
 Weekly pass  Navigo Pass

 Starting at 19.85 €

OV-Chipkaart (trips longer than 3 days)

Starting at 7.50 €

→ Price is based on the distance

 Monthly pass Navigo Pass Liberté + Each trip costs 1.49 € but you pay maximum 7.50 € per day

Navigo Pass Starting at 84.10 €

 Monthly Pass

Starting at 100.50 €

 

Bicycles in Paris

Bikes and bicycles in Paris
Credits: _. under CC BY-NC 2.0

Vélib’ is the bicycle rental system in Paris. There are 1,400 stations and about 20,000 bicycles, 35% of which are electrically bikes.

  • Several passes are available, including the V-Découverte Pass, valid for 24 hours, and the V-Séjour Pass, valid for 7 days. Each pass allows the simultaneous use of up to 5 Vélib’.
  • For everyday users, other passes are available such as the V-Plus pass.

The rates are as follows:

  • V-Découverte and V-Séjour: 0 to 1 € for 30 minutes, 1 to 2 € more for 30 to 60 minutes and 1 to 2 € per 30 minutes beyond 60 minutes.
  • It will cost 5 € for the rental of a bike for the V-Découverte pass and 15 € for the V-Séjour pass.

 

 

Bicycles in Amsterdam

Bikes and Bicycles in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is the capital of cycling and has a gigantic network of bicycle paths of more than 400 km and numerous bicycle parking facilities.

Here, locals and tourists prefer this ecological and cheap means of transportation.

You will find many bike rental companies. Here are the most popular addresses of rentals where you can pick up your bike:

  • Yellow Bike Amsterdam: easy to get to, a three-minute walk from Amsterdam’s central train station (these bikes are bright yellow and are often used by tourists, which is useful because it lets locals know you’re probably a visitor).
  • MacBike Amsterdam: with six rental points located in the city center, this is one of the largest and oldest bike rental companies in the city (MacBike also offers some tours and excursions).
  • Discount Bike Rental Amsterdam: durable bikes of all shapes and sizes at a very reasonable price. Daily prices start at €7.50 for a bike with a coaster brake.
  • Black Bikes Amsterdam: available at 13 rental locations in Amsterdam – including the city center, from Leidseplein to the Red Light District. The company offers a wide range of bikes (which justifies slightly higher prices than its competitors).

 

The average price of a bike rental in Amsterdam for a day is 8-10€.

If you are staying for more than a week, try to get a second-hand bike. Easy to find in Amsterdam, it will cost you less than renting a bike several times.

 

Score: +1⭐️ for Paris and Amsterdam (one is better served by transportation but the other allows you to walk almost anywhere without being bothered by cars).

 

Activities

Paris

Paris is home to over 150 museums, about 70 public libraries, almost 400 movie screens, and about 130 theaters.

 

Museums

Louvre Museum
The Louvre Museum

In Paris, although some museums are free like the Museum of Modern Art, the House of Balzac (exhibitions excluded), the House of Victor Hugo and some others, you have to pay to visit most museums.

Some people can enjoy the reduced rate like young people from 18 to 26 years old, students, holders of the “Paris Pass Famille” and “Famille nombreuse” cards and some others.

Young people from 18 to 25 years old can also have free admission to certain exhibitions, and so can minors up to the age of 18, job seekers and people on social security, among others.

 

A few museums to visit in Paris:

The Louvre Museum is the largest museum in Paris with an area of 210,000 m2. Discover the 8 departments of the museum: Egyptian Antiquities, Sculptures, Works of Art, etc. All the periods and all the currents are represented there or almost. Admire the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo or the Louvre pyramid.

Price: 15 €. See the conditions of free admission here.

The Grévin Museum and its 200 wax statues of actors, politicians, sportsmen, etc. Take a close look at Lady Gaga, Louis Armstrong, Georges Clooney, Barack Obama or Charles de Gaulle.

Price: 17 to 25 € per ticket.

The National Museum of Natural History, which includes a number of museums, galleries, gardens and zoos. Discover the Jardin des Plantes for free, the Musée de l’Homme for about 10 euros or the Parc zoologique for 20 €.

Price: free, 10 €, 20 € depending on the building

The Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie and its interactive exhibitions. Take part in experiments on volcanoes, oceans or space.

Price: about 8 € per ticket.

 

Buildings

Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower

In Paris, you will have the opportunity to visit many monuments like the Eiffel Tower.

Price: between 10.50 and 26.10 €.

You can also visit the Arc de Triomphe, at the top of the Champs-Élysées, on the Place de l’Étoile.

Price: 13 €.

You can also admire the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Sacré-Coeur Basilica in Montmartre or the Pantheon (€11.50).

 

Stores

Galeries Lafayette
The Galeries LaFayette

In Paris, most stores open from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm, Monday to Saturday. Some department stores like Les Galeries LaFayette or Printemps close at 8:00 or 8:30 pm.

Few stores are open on Sundays. Only a few stores located on the Champs Élysées or in tourist areas are open on Sundays, generally between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm.

Galeries Lafayette is a must, with nearly 3,500 international brands spread over nearly 70,000 m².

There are also restaurants, and you can attend cultural events. The majority of the stores present are luxury boutiques, but you can also find stores with more affordable prices.

The Printemps Haussmann is also a luxury department store that spreads over three buildings and 27 floors in total.

 

Theme parks

Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris

You will find many amusement parks, not in Paris but in its surroundings. With Parc Astérix, a theme park, La Mer de Sable, a Far West theme park and Disneyland Paris, you will have plenty of fun!

 

Amsterdam

Amsterdam is home to over 75 various museums.

Museums

Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum

What attracts tourists to Amsterdam the most is the exceptional amount of museums that it abounds.

Here is a list of museums to visit:

Amsterdam Rijksmuseum which is one of the largest art museums in the world (if not the most prized by art lovers). Tise state museum has an unparalleled collection of paintings and cultural artifacts.

Price: from 20€ (free for children under 18)

The Van Gogh Museum or THE museum with one of the richest collections of Vincent Van Gogh in the world.

Price: from 19€ (free for 0 to 17 years old)

The Anne Frank House where Anne Frank lived until the age of 15 before she died in a concentration camp in Bergen-Belsen. You can visit the hidden rooms in the annex and even see the original diary.

Price: 14€ for adults and 7€ for 0-17 year olds

The Moco Museum or the most Instagrammable museum in Amsterdam (and most certainly in Europe). This contemporary museum of modern art aims to make art accessible to all and offers (beyond a lot of works) a sensory and colorful experience.

Price: 14.50€ for adults, 12€ for 16-17 year olds and 9.50€ for 10-15 year olds

 

Buildings

Royal Palace
The Royal Palace

Dam Square

Dam Square is a must-visit if you are staying in Amsterdam. It is the location of the Royal Palace, as well as the Madame Tussaud Museum. It is a popular place for locals and can become a showplace for special occasions.

 

Explore the Ijburg neighborhood

Ijburg is a residential area in the east of Amsterdam that could feature in a futuristic sci-fi movie set. Composed of cubic floating houses of all colors, this area is a must-see in the city for the architectural feat it represents.

This project started in 2004 with plans to make 6 or 7 artificial islands.

 

The eight windmills (in French) of Amsterdam

If you walk around Amsterdam, you can go in search of its 8 windmills (De Otter, De Roe, Riekermolen…) They are a symbol of the city and have become a tourist attraction that is not to be missed.

 

The Canals

Amsterdam’s canals stretch for a total of more than a hundred kilometers, with some 1,500 bridges crossing them, making them an attraction for tourists.

 

Stores

Stores in Amsterdam
Stores in Amsterdam

As for the stores, the Amsterdam merchants set their own opening hours, but in general the stores are open from Monday to Saturday and some are even open on Sundays. Many stores close around 6pm but some close at 9pm.

The most famous streets for shopping are Kalverstraat and Leidsestraat. These are the main shopping streets of Amsterdam. There are many big names in fashion, but you can also find the main brands present in all major cities. And if the weather is not good, the Kalvertoren mall is a good place to find all the big brands.

To vintage lovers, Amsterdam has a neighborhood made for you. The 9 Straatjes (9 lanes) district is full of vintage stores. You’ll find fashion, designer workshops, jewelry making, art galleries, caterers and a multitude of trendy cafes, cafeterias and restaurants (take a full day to enjoy all the alleys and nuggets they contain).

 

Theme/amusement parks

Efteling Park
The Efteling Park

The Efteling Park is one of the largest amusement parks in the Netherlands. It opens the door to a parallel world of fairies, trolls and fairy tales. The Efteling Park opened in 1952 and is one of the most famous parks in Holland.

We particularly invite you to try the attraction of the Forbidden Cities or the Haunted Castle of the Strange Kingdom.

Price: about 45 € for a normal ticket (depending on the period)

 

Score: +1⭐️ for Paris and Amsterdam (they are both rich in monuments, museums and entertainment).

 

Food

Paris

Paris has a long-standing reputation in the field of gastronomy. The French capital is considered as one of the capitals of gastronomy thanks to the many starred restaurants. There are about 115 of them.

Discover some of the culinary specialties to try out in Paris. Here are some dishes to try:

  • The croque-monsieur or croque-madame made out of a slice of ham slipped between two slices of buttered sandwich bread and a layer of grated cheese, all baked au gratin. The croque-madame has an egg on top
  • The tournedos rossini is made of a thin piece of beef on toast, accompanied by a slice of foie gras and slices of truffles

 

The capital is also known for its numerous pastries, discover some of them:

  • The millefeuille, made of puff pastry and pastry cream, recognizable by its topping
  • The opera, composed of sheets of Mona Lisa cookies and coffee and chocolate buttercream
  • The Saint-Honoré, made of shortcrust pastry and cream puffs, topped with caramel and pastry cream or whipped cream

 

Here is a selection of Parisian restaurants with different atmospheres and prices:

Jules Verne Restaurant
Restaurant Le Jules Verne – Credits: Christopher Michel under CC BY 2.0

L’Archimède: a restaurant near the Canal Saint-Martin where you can taste French gastronomic dishes at reasonable prices, such as a beef filet or a sea bream.

Price: about 30 euros

La Gazette (in French): a restaurant in the 16th arrondissement where you can taste French dishes. Choose from salmon filet, entrecote, and for dessert, a red fruit pavlova or poached Poire William.

Price: about 40 euros

Le Loulou Montmartre: a restaurant with a view of the rooftops of Paris where you can try black pudding with apple and cinnamon, duck with butternut and maple syrup or a roasted camembert with honey.

Price: about 20 euros

Le Jules Verne, the gastronomic restaurant located on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower where you can taste the dishes cooked by the chef Frederic Anton.

Price: 35 to 230 €.

 

Here are some Parisian pastry shops to taste the best French pastries:

Stohrer patisserie
Stohrer Patisserie – Credits: Kimberly Vardeman under CC BY 2.0

Sébastien Gaudard’s Martyrs pastry shop (in French). Between religieuse, caramelized choux or éclairs, taste many delicious pastries.

The Stohrer patisserie (in French), the oldest pastry shop in Paris. Go there to taste traditional pastries like baba au rhum.

 

Amsterdam

British cuisine is often recognized as rich and experimental.

Discover the culinary specialties to try in Amsterdam. Here are some dishes to try:

  • Bitterballen these are delicious meatballs cooked in oil and traditionally served with mustard, this is THE Dutch snack par excellence.
  • Dutch fries or “patat”, are more traditionally served in a paper cone with various sauces. Try the ‘patatje oorlog’, which is a cone of fries covered with peanut sauce (a real treat).
  • Raw herring ‘haringhandels’ are available everywhere in the city as a sandwich or on a plate. It may sound a bit strange when you say it like that, but it’s an unavoidable specialty of the city.
  • Stamppot is the most traditional Dutch hot dish, it consists of mashed potatoes and other vegetables.
  • Gouda, one of the most famous cheeses in the Netherlands, named after the town of Gouda

 

Discover also the Amsterdam desserts:

  • Stroopwafel is a sweet made out of two thin golden wafers assembled with a layer of sweet syrup, usually they are even better on the market.
  • Tomepouce, named after a dwarf actor, is a rectangular pastry resembling the French mille-feuilles and is characterized by a layer of pink icing on top.
  • Poffertjes are tiny, fluffy pancakes served in a paper cone with powdered sugar

 

Here is a selection of restaurants in Amsterdam with different atmospheres and prices:

  • The Hap-Hmmm restaurant (in Dutch) is famous for its traditional Dutch cuisine and is particularly appreciated for its very affordable prices. You can enjoy, in a relaxed and cozy atmosphere, the famous “stampot” meat dish with mashed potatoes and vegetables

Price: around 20 €

  • Greetje restaurant, named after the owner’s mother, is a restaurant known for its simple and tasty dishes. Among its specialties, you will find its veal and fish dishes, its wines, its garnished dessert platter. The portions are abundant, which will satisfy the appetites of the biggest gourmets.

Price: on average 40 €.

 

Here are some typical bars in Amsterdam:

 

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  • Waterkant is ideal if you are looking for a bar with an atmosphere. It is one of the most musical bars in Amsterdam with regular live artists.
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Grocery store comparison

Regarding grocery stores, here are some examples to illustrate the prices:

Paris Amsterdam
12 eggs 3.25 € 3.74 €
500 grams of chicken 6 € 6.43 €
1 kg of potatoes 1.70 € 1.44 €
1.5 L water bottle 0.88 € 0.99 €

In general, grocery stores are more expensive in Amsterdam than in Paris but the difference is very slight.

 

Score: +1⭐️ for Paris (Paris is full of many more culinary specialties).

 

Hotels

Here is a chart illustrating the characteristics of hotels in Paris and Amsterdam:

Paris Amsterdam
Number of hotels Around 1,600 Around 1,500-1,600
Average price 1-star Hotel (per night) 76 € 94 €
Average price 3-star Hotel (per night) 113 € 166 €
Average price 5-star Hotel (per night) 461 € 393 €

 

Paris

Here are some affordable hotels:

Price: Room from 55 €

Price: Double room from 70 € in low season and 80 € in high season

Price: Room from 75 €

 

Here are some more luxurious hotels:

Price: Room from 689 €.

  • The Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal (5 stars), located in the 1st arrondissement and near the Louvre Museum. Some rooms have a private balcony, and you will have access to a spa and a gym.

Price: Room from 370 € in low season and from 420 € in high season

  • The Renaissance Paris Vendôme Hotel (5 stars), near the Tuileries Gardens and close to the metro. Some rooms have a private balcony, and you will have access to a fitness center.

Price: Double room from 350 €

 

Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, it is common for guests to tip doormen, baggage handlers, as well as cleaning staff.

Here are some affordable hotels:

Price: from €89

Price: from €109

 

Here are some more luxurious hotels:

Price: From €595

Price: From € 233

Price: from €790

 

Score: +1⭐️ for Amsterdam and Paris (overall the value for money is the same).

 

 

Airbnbs

Paris has just over 60,000 Airbnb accommodations.

On the other hand, since July 2020 Airbnbs have been banned in the historic center of the city of Amsterdam (in order to slow down the tourist flow and untimely rentals). It is therefore still possible to rent Airbnb but in the outskirts of the center and they are less numerous than in Paris.

However, in Paris as in Amsterdam, the majority of accommodations are apartments, but some houses are also available.

 

Paris

Here are some affordable accommodations:

  • This elegantly decorated 18m² studio is perfect for 2 people and is located close to the Louvre.

Price: From €110

  • This apartment is in light tones that let in natural light.

Price: from 79 €

 

Here are some independent accommodations:

  • This bright brick-walled loft is located in the famous Marais district

Price: From 249 €.

Price: From 170 € onwards

 

Amsterdam

Here are some affordable accommodations:

Price: From €112

  • This cozy apartment decorated with many plants located in the east of Amsterdam

Price: From €110

Price: From €131

  • This wooded bungalow near the beach of IJmuiden/Zandvoort and the train station Amsterdam Sloterdijk

Price: from €131

 

Score: +1⭐️ for Paris (there are many more choices in Paris and the prices are more affordable).

 

Conclusion

🥇 Paris: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🥈 Amsterdam: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Paris and Amsterdam attract thousands of visitors every year.

Both are cradles of culture, art and history, they have a good number of monuments and entertainment of all kinds.

However, despite their geographical proximity, the two cities remain very different from each other.

In Paris, chic, luxury and great monuments are the order of the day. Amsterdam on the other hand is a rather bohemian and relaxed city. Paris is considered dirty and the Parisians unsympathetic, while Amsterdam is appreciated for its cleanliness and the friendliness of its inhabitants.

🗺️ So it’s up to you to decide which criteria are more important to you.