{"id":16811,"date":"2015-08-17T18:18:10","date_gmt":"2015-08-17T17:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/?p=16811"},"modified":"2022-09-12T18:18:58","modified_gmt":"2022-09-12T17:18:58","slug":"paris-vs-rome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/paris-vs-rome\/","title":{"rendered":"Paris vs Rome: Which is Better to Visit? Detailed Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Paris<\/p>\n

Paris and Rome both attract a lot of tourists every year, and both are considered by many to be the \u201ccapital of romance and cuisine\u201d. A stay in Paris can be very different from a stay in Rome, however.<\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll give you details about both cities to help you decide which of these \u201cstars\u201d is right for your next vacation.<\/p>\n

\u27a1\ufe0f See you at the end for the final results!<\/p>\n

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Weather<\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s a table that compares the weather<\/b> in Paris and in Rome.<\/p>\n

You can see each city\u2019s average temperatures<\/b> in January, April, July, and October, average rainfall<\/b>, and sunshine rate<\/b> (the number of hours of sun per year).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
<\/td>Paris<\/strong><\/th>Rome<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Average Annual Temperature<\/strong><\/td>11.7\u00b0C \/ 53\u00b0F<\/td>16.3\u00b0C \/ 61.3\u00b0F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average Temperature in January<\/strong><\/td>4.3\u00b0C \/ 39.7\u00b0F<\/td>11.5\u00b0C \/ 52.7\u00b0F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average Temperature in April<\/strong><\/td>10.7\u00b0C \/ 51.3\u00b0F<\/td>16.5\u00b0C \/ 61.7\u00b0F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average Temperature in July<\/strong><\/td>17.7\u00b0C \/ 63.9\u00b0F<\/td>26.5\u00b0C \/ 79.7\u00b0F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average Temperature in October<\/strong><\/td>12.6\u00b0C \/ 54.7\u00b0F<\/td>16.5\u00b0C \/ 61.7\u00b0F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average Rainfall<\/strong><\/td>720 mm<\/td>870 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunshine Rate<\/strong><\/td>Around 2,000 or 2,100<\/td>Around 3,345<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Rome<\/b> is known as a sunny city with high temperatures<\/b> even though it rains frequently during wintertime.<\/p>\n

The weather in Paris<\/b> is a little less pleasant, but the climate is a little more temperate<\/b>.<\/p>\n

For more information, here\u2019s a website<\/b><\/a> (in French) that sums up the weather data for each city.<\/p>\n

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Our Pick:<\/h3>\n

+ 1\u2b50 for Rome<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Rome\u2019s highest temperatures are approximately 5.7\u00b0C (42.3\u00b0F) higher than Paris\u2019).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Size<\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s a surface area recap table<\/b> for Paris and Rome.<\/p>\n

Rome has a much larger surface area than Paris<\/b> with only a slightly larger population. Therefore, the number of inhabitants per km\u00b2 is much smaller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t
<\/td>Paris<\/strong><\/th>Rome<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Surface Area<\/strong><\/td>105 km\u00b2<\/td>1,285 km\u00b2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Population<\/strong><\/td>2.161 million<\/td>2.873 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Density (Inhabitants\/km\u00b2)<\/strong><\/td>20,641<\/td>2,213<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

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Our Pick:<\/h3>\n

+ 1 \u2b50 for Rome<\/strong><\/p>\n

(The population density is much smaller, which makes strolling around easier.)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Cleanliness<\/h2>\n

Paris<\/h3>\n

Paris isn\u2019t known for being the cleanest city.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the graffiti on the walls<\/b>, the trash on the streets<\/b>, the dog excretion<\/b> throughout the city, and the subway\u2019s dirtiness<\/b>, the city is usually perceived as stained.<\/p>\n

But just as in any big city, the cleanliness depends on the part of the city you are in<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Tourist areas like the Champs Elys\u00e9es<\/b><\/i> are cleaned by private service providers<\/b> and are given priority over other parts of the city.<\/p>\n

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Rome<\/h3>\n

Rome isn\u2019t a paragon of cleanliness either.<\/p>\n

This fact has become increasingly visible in the last few years. The government\u2019s recent fight against organized crime has impacted both the perception of Rome\u2019s cleanliness and its actual cleanliness.<\/p>\n

Many contracts with cleaning companies were terminated during the legal battles, which has led to terrible looking streets.<\/p>\n

Dumpsters are filled to the brim and trash<\/b> can be found all over the streets. But, thankfully, tourist areas<\/b> (Trastevere<\/i>, Centro Storico<\/i>, Ostie<\/i>\u2026) have been largely unaffected.<\/p>\n

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Our Pick:<\/h3>\n

+ 1\u2b50 for Paris<\/b><\/p>\n

(In general, the City of Lights is a little bit cleaner.)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Courtesy of the Locals<\/h2>\n

Paris<\/h3>\n

Paris\u2019 fame has nothing to do with its inhabitants\u2019 friendliness or kindness.<\/p>\n

Parisians are usually described as impolite and unfriendly<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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Rome<\/h3>\n

Romans are perceived as friendly<\/b>, easy-going,<\/b> and full of heart<\/b>.<\/p>\n

There are some exceptions, of course, but overall they are sympathetic and welcoming<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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Our Pick:<\/h3>\n

+ 1\u2b50 for Rome<\/b><\/p>\n

(For the smiles and the dolce vita<\/i>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Cost of living<\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s a table that shows the average cost of living<\/b> (food, housing, transportation, etc.) in both cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
<\/td>Paris<\/strong><\/th>Rome<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Food<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1 L of whole milk<\/td>\u20ac1.29<\/td>\u20ac1.38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1 kg of tomatoes<\/td>\u20ac2.81<\/td>\u20ac2.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1 kg of apples<\/td>\u20ac3.21<\/td>\u20ac2.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A Big Mac at McDonald's<\/td>\u20ac4.30<\/td>\u20ac4.30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lunch in the business district<\/td>\u20ac17<\/td>\u20ac12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cappuccino<\/td>\u20ac3.39<\/td>\u20ac1.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clothing<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A pair of branded sports shoes<\/td>\u20ac106<\/td>\u20ac87<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A pair of jeans (Levi\u2019s or similar brands)<\/td>\u20ac93<\/td>\u20ac75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transportation<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1 L of gas (in 2022)<\/td>\u20ac2.01<\/td>\u20ac2.01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A subway ticket (one fare)<\/td>\u20ac1.90<\/td>\u20ac1.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price for a week<\/td>Pass Navigo from \u20ac22.80<\/td>Integrated Weekly Card (Biglietto Settimanale CIS)
\n
\nfrom \u20ac24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Daytime travel by cab during weekdays<\/td>minimum price: \u20ac6
\nwaiting time: \u20ac37.46
\nprice\/km: \u20ac1.09
\npick-up: \u20ac4.18<\/td>		minimum price: \u20ac3
\nwaiting time: \u20ac27
\nprice\/km: between \u20ac1.10 and \u20ac1.60
\npick-up: \u20ac3.80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nighttime travel by cab during weekdays<\/td>minimum fee: \u20ac6
\nwaiting time: \u20ac37.46
\nprice\/km: \u20ac1.38
\npick-up: \u20ac4.18<\/td>		minimum fee: \u20ac6.50
\nwaiting time: \u20ac27
\nprice\/km: between \u20ac1.10 and \u20ac1.60
\npick-up: \u20ac3.80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Uber ride<\/td>price\/km: \u20ac1.05
\npick-up: \u20ac1.20<\/td>		price\/km: \u20ac1.20
\npick-up: \u20ac5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hygiene necessities<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Toothpaste<\/td>\u20ac2.09<\/td>\u20ac1.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deodorant<\/td>\u20ac5.16<\/td>\u20ac2.35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

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Our Pick:<\/h3>\n

+ 1\u2b50 for Rome<\/b><\/p>\n

(The cost of living in Italy is 9.7% less than it is in France)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Public Transportation<\/h2>\n

Buses and Subways in Paris<\/h3>\n

\"Subway<\/p>\n

In Paris, the subway<\/b> has 16 lines and 302 stops<\/b>, and one fare costs \u20ac1.90.<\/p>\n

During the week, the first subway leaves at 5:30 am<\/b> and the last one is around midnight<\/b>. On Fridays and during the weekend, the subway runs until 1 am.<\/p>\n

Parisian buses<\/b> have 316 lines and over 12,000 stops<\/b>.<\/p>\n

The city is divided into areas<\/b>, and each area has its own prices.<\/p>\n

The city\u2019s public transportation service offers several different packages that allow you to ride any kind of public transportation: the subway<\/b>, RER<\/b><\/i>, buses, the tramway, and trains<\/b>.<\/p>\n