Paris and Rome differ in several key areas such as geography, economy, tourism opportunities, and lifestyle factors. Rome has a larger land area than Paris but Paris has a lower average unemployment rate. While Rome has higher taxes, public transportation is cheaper than in Paris. Tourism is strong in both cities, though Paris has more museums and Rome has more churches and football clubs. Overall, the document compares various characteristics of Paris and Rome to help determine which city may be a better fit for an individual's interests and needs.

1. Paris vs Rome
Two Tresoria City Challenge Cities compared

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Geography
• Higher average temperature in Rome (20.5 degrees Celsius) vs. 15.5 in
Paris
• Rome is bigger in terms of square kilometers (1285) vs 106 in the case
of Paris
• Paris has more partner municipalities (46) vs 24 for Rome
• Rome is the capital of Italy – but Paris is the capital of France

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Economy
• Less unemployment in Paris (7.6%) vs around 13% in Rome
• Lower maximum income tax in Rome (max. 43%) vs 75% in Paris
• Lower VAT in Paris (19%) vs 22% in Rome
• Cheaper monthly ticket for public transport in Rome (58,80 EUR) vs
90,30 EUR in Paris

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Life in General
• More Universities in Paris (20) vs 11 in Rome
• More space to walk in Paris (only 20’700 people per km^2) vs 21700
in Rome
• Gambling is legal in Paris but not in Rome
• There is only one “Stop” sign in Paris but several in Rome
• There are more world class football clubs in Rome (AS Roma, Lazio
Roma) vs only PSG in Paris
• There are slightly more facebook users in Rome

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As a Tourist
• Much more romantic places in Paris (22) vs 13 in Rome
• More relevant churches in Rome than in Paris
• More museums in Paris (156) vs 52 in Rome
• More airports in Paris than in Rome

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Do you plan to live in
Rome or Paris?
No So you are a Tourist?
Do you travel with your
boyfriend/girlfriend?
Do you believe in god?
Yes
Paris
Really?
NoYes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Rome
Do you plan to earn a
lot of money?
Do you have a lot of
money?
Yes NoSo you need a job?
Yes
Yes No

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