Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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After living in NYC for 6 years (mostly Manhattan) and then moving to Paris, where I’ve spent the last 2 years (primarily in the 9ème and 4ème), I’ve had a lot of time to notice the differences between life in these two iconic cities.
In this video, I’m comparing life in NYC vs Paris by looking at some of the biggest stereotypes around living and working in Manhattan versus central Paris. Of course, both cities are incrediblyyyyy diverse, and this video definitely plays into some VERY broad stereotypes- but these were some of the most interesting takeaways I personally noticed during my time living in each place.
I’d love for this to be an open conversation, so let me know in the comments: where do you think life is better- NYC or Paris? ✨

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1:11-5:01 Work
5:02-8:06 Health
8:07-10:31 Culture
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