Having lived in both cities the public transport is WAY better in London. In general, it’s a much more pleasant experience living in relatively clean, green London.
There are so many Americans that think NYC is better, bc they think that they are the centre of life even tho they're pathetic! They're just too scared to admit that Britain is just better in nearly every way! 😂
I think London has a greater replay value. The parks are a must for me not to feel claustrophobic. The weather is biggest drawback so you have to get used to be an indoors person during the colder months.
Ah, but NY generally gets much colder winters. Most winters it snows in NY..... London can go or five years or more without a single drop of snow during winter. London is protected by the 'gulf stream' which accounts for its milder winters ..... whereas NY isn't. But NY probably has warmer summers too.... though London is catching up on this front. Don't bet against a period of intensely hot weather this summer in London - it'll come at some point. Finally, London has better Autumn colours, simply because it has more green space...so more opportunities for trees to put in big displays. It also has nicer Spring's aswell. For the same reason: Blossom.
London - more theatres, home of Hollywood movie premieres, better established fashion week, carnival, better social benefits for low income families, better hub for international travel - bigger airport system - better working conditions - less segregated communities - 2 hour train to Paris - more green spaces - more Michelin starred restaurants with a range of cuisine - better food and drink because of Europes higher farming / fishing standards as well as daily imported ingredients from France and Italy - better university / education system, more free attractions / things to do
London. Its not even really close. I think anyone who has spent time in both would agree, regardless of nationality. There are few, if any, cities in the world that can compete with London in a holistic way. There are cities with better nightlife, cleaner air, better restaurants...but if you take the city as a whole and compare it to any other city as whole, I really cant think of one that is on the same level. Tokyo maybe..but even Tokyo doesnt have the rich history London has.
Americans need to stop comparing London and New York!! Londons biggest threat is Paris not New York and I've said this for many years. When it comes to art, history, culture, transport system, crime, quality of life, green space and foreign visitor numbers etc minus the banking sector. New York is at a geographical disadvantage being 3,500 miles away from Europe while everywhere in Europe is practically on your doorstep
I throughly enjoyed this, you should do a city vs city from all over the world just like this style of videos. It’s straight to the point and entertaining! Keep up the good work :)
Everybody told me "In UK bars and clubs close so soon...". Then I went to London and Edinburgh and I spent hours and hours having party hours after midnight. And hey! I'm from Spain! I know what a party is about. BTW, I think some of the best clubs in the world are in LND: Fabric, Ministry of Sound, Koko, Heaven, XOYO, Drumsheds... You forgot a little detail. With your salary in NY must pay for health insurance, that in Europe (generally) is free and with unlimited coverage. And:maternity leave (father or partner too) up to 52 weeks (39 are paid), normally you won't be fired when you are ill, etc. And renting a flat is quite more expensive in NY as well. So who need more salary when it vanish the day you get it?
@@belopyc777 the Personal Income Tax is the same than in Spain or (quite) the average EU. But if you mean in comparison with the USA, perhaps the problem is not the volume of taxes, but how are they employed for the wellness of people. I guess the problem is that in the US they don't have a minimum education in social policies to apply a criteria in election days neither a party 'more to the left', or at least a real one with people in mind. That's my opinion.
@@belopyc777 Actually for higher tax brackets UK and NYC taxes are essentially the same. Of course if salaries are lower in the UK things that affects it but the tax rate is more or less equivalent.
@@cocobeannn a very rich person has a better life even in a cave. but, what makes you think in Europe there are not luxury brands, hotels, cars, the best haute couture fashion, the best restaurants, clubs...? In the other hand I don't give a f*ck about people wich are rich because they exploited others over their lives and rights. I am concerned about people who get up early to work, not people who get up at 12 o'clock to go to the golf club.
I like New York better in my opinion but that’s just me it’s more beautiful to me and also if you like tall buildings and heights it’s definitely New York
round 7 should be cancled as it depends on what like you are travelling on. the bakerloo line is slower and the elizabeth line is faster so this makes it unclear of how long it would take.
What about health insurance and social safety net in general? I'd feel pretty nervous breaking my hand or having any long term inability to work and medical payments in new york.
London 100% best in every category. I’m an American who stayed for extended times in both. No contest. For English speakers I would say London is the best city in the world. Absolutely loved my time there🇬🇧
"Americans and Brits don't know how to make bread" 😂 So true!!! Bread in the UK and US is so garbage compared to bread in southern and eastern Europe. Spain, Italy, Greece, France, and all the Balkan countries all have way better bread.
You’re talking ordinary supermarket/chain bakeries bread. London has loads of artisan bread places now who’s bread is on a par with Europe. That wasn’t the case 15+ years ago.
@@paullewis2413 Nice, yeah I know about London, and the US has it too. I was exaggerating a bit. The basic bread in the US is garbage but you can find fancy breads like Parisian baguettes flown in from Paris in big cities like New York, LA, and Chicago.
I wouldn't live in London or New York. For England, I'd live further up like Manchester. For New York the state, I'd live up state, that's about an hour away from the city
The British food is terrible, but the pub food and indian and asian restaurants make up for it, those are the restaurants that get you filled up with tasty healthy food for cheap price.
This guy is mixing city of London facts and greater London facts. Uses greater London for size and the uses city of London GDP figures. Not very factual, the financial district in London he refers to is barely a square mile 😂
London is actually slower and more congested than New York. Although, maybe cheaper but comes at a cost there is also gray pollution more in London. I will always remain faithful to New York City.
Having lived in both cities, I'd say London is better in every aspect except for pay, so I'm living in New York. London pay is not low, but just nowhere near the level you get in New York.
We have the night tube you know... Pubs on Fridays/weekend are open very late, bars and clubs open to 4am... No one rushes for the tube anymore if they want to stay up! London Nightlife is equal possibly better than NYC.. because of the ridiculous range of bars, clubs and pubs. The pub culture alone smokes anything in America.
As someone who’s lived in both, it really is case dependent. I think the average person making under 100k per year has a significantly better life in London. But if you are in a high paying position, the economic prosperity of New York can’t be beat. Both have amazing culture, nightlife, food, etc.
There’s really no competition because they are completely different cities. Both suffer from corporate overkill however I take London over NYC on almost every level. Many more green spaces, much cleaner, fewer homeless in the streets, far better public transport and unbelievably now better food scene. Oh also despite Broadway’s reputation, better theatre. I used to love NYC however after my last visit the magic had disappeared, don’t care if I never go back which would have been unthinkable 20+ years ago.
@@UrbanStories they don't..In my outer suburb 30 miles from the centre you'd struggle to find a pub that closes that early and the law in NYC is that they can sell alcohol till 4am..In the UK it is possible to have 24h licences to sell....Fabric Nightclub closes at 8am on Sunday morning after opening at 11pm Saturday
New York, without a doubt the greatest city in the world . Over 350,000 movies were made here.. King Kong don’t care about London and Alicia Keys won’t be singing about any of your buildings case close I could go for days
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Having lived in both cities the public transport is WAY better in London. In general, it’s a much more pleasant experience living in relatively clean, green London.
There are so many Americans that think NYC is better, bc they think that they are the centre of life even tho they're pathetic! They're just too scared to admit that Britain is just better in nearly every way! 😂
I think London has a greater replay value. The parks are a must for me not to feel claustrophobic. The weather is biggest drawback so you have to get used to be an indoors person during the colder months.
Ah, but NY generally gets much colder winters. Most winters it snows in NY..... London can go or five years or more without a single drop of snow during winter.
London is protected by the 'gulf stream' which accounts for its milder winters ..... whereas NY isn't.
But NY probably has warmer summers too.... though London is catching up on this front. Don't bet against a period of intensely hot weather this summer in London - it'll come at some point.
Finally, London has better Autumn colours, simply because it has more green space...so more opportunities for trees to put in big displays. It also has nicer Spring's aswell. For the same reason: Blossom.
London - more theatres, home of Hollywood movie premieres, better established fashion week, carnival, better social benefits for low income families, better hub for international travel - bigger airport system - better working conditions - less segregated communities - 2 hour train to Paris - more green spaces - more Michelin starred restaurants with a range of cuisine - better food and drink because of Europes higher farming / fishing standards as well as daily imported ingredients from France and Italy - better university / education system, more free attractions / things to do
Everything you said about london is a lie. New York city is the best.
Agree
@FFT2013 not agree
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6:11 I think you mean $836 billion
Exactly
London. Its not even really close. I think anyone who has spent time in both would agree, regardless of nationality. There are few, if any, cities in the world that can compete with London in a holistic way. There are cities with better nightlife, cleaner air, better restaurants...but if you take the city as a whole and compare it to any other city as whole, I really cant think of one that is on the same level. Tokyo maybe..but even Tokyo doesnt have the rich history London has.
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Tokyo is amazing. Going to London soon
Wow I thought this video had like 1 million of views. Amazing content, top quality, keep it up
Thanks, glad you liked it!
You thought? Better to go by facts.
@@ronakio why are you crying here?
As someone who loves living in NYC, I would still say London wins. Truly a magical place!
It gets hotter than 26°C in London
Average is 26. For the past week it has been 28-30.
Americans need to stop comparing London and New York!! Londons biggest threat is Paris not New York and I've said this for many years. When it comes to art, history, culture, transport system, crime, quality of life, green space and foreign visitor numbers etc minus the banking sector. New York is at a geographical disadvantage being 3,500 miles away from Europe while everywhere in Europe is practically on your doorstep
I have a London vs Paris series coming up, too
@@UrbanStories so, comparing Paris to London, and seeing riots of Paris, what say you about that security question?
London is the greatest city on the planet.
Not even close
I throughly enjoyed this, you should do a city vs city from all over the world just like this style of videos. It’s straight to the point and entertaining! Keep up the good work :)
Thanks, glad you liked it :)
I've lived in both. London, hands down.
Everybody told me "In UK bars and clubs close so soon...". Then I went to London and Edinburgh and I spent hours and hours having party hours after midnight. And hey! I'm from Spain! I know what a party is about.
BTW, I think some of the best clubs in the world are in LND: Fabric, Ministry of Sound, Koko, Heaven, XOYO, Drumsheds...
You forgot a little detail. With your salary in NY must pay for health insurance, that in Europe (generally) is free and with unlimited coverage. And:maternity leave (father or partner too) up to 52 weeks (39 are paid), normally you won't be fired when you are ill, etc. And renting a flat is quite more expensive in NY as well. So who need more salary when it vanish the day you get it?
UK has higher taxes tho
@@belopyc777 the Personal Income Tax is the same than in Spain or (quite) the average EU. But if you mean in comparison with the USA, perhaps the problem is not the volume of taxes, but how are they employed for the wellness of people. I guess the problem is that in the US they don't have a minimum education in social policies to apply a criteria in election days neither a party 'more to the left', or at least a real one with people in mind. That's my opinion.
@@belopyc777 Actually for higher tax brackets UK and NYC taxes are essentially the same. Of course if salaries are lower in the UK things that affects it but the tax rate is more or less equivalent.
A very rich person has a better life in the US, the average person has a better life in Europe.
@@cocobeannn a very rich person has a better life even in a cave. but, what makes you think in Europe there are not luxury brands, hotels, cars, the best haute couture fashion, the best restaurants, clubs...?
In the other hand I don't give a f*ck about people wich are rich because they exploited others over their lives and rights.
I am concerned about people who get up early to work, not people who get up at 12 o'clock to go to the golf club.
Easy, LONDON! Theaters, parks, nice people, history, transport,
Food is so bad it’s crazy
NYC has history too
@@99994139 half of it is British and Dutch.
@@Jimbe3 No it isn't.
yes, history of looting.
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NYC wins in terms of visiting/going on holiday however London is definitely the winner if you’re going to actually live in one of the two.
really? London has much better places for tourists
Its called a Big apple for a reason
I know I’m British but London is better by far. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
UK 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧.
You deserve more views!
Thanks 🙂
Lived in both. London hands down.
London as a whole city, has much more to do. From Hampstead to Islington, Brixton, etc, Its endless. Sorry, I like NYC but its just not the same.
This video is very very good
Make a video on Hong Kong metro vs London Underground pls🎉🎉🎉
Great video, keep it up
I say london 😉
2:14 as a bagel enjoyer I take offense to this
Great video!
Toronto vs Sydney
I think Sydney would win there 😁
London pickpocket problem is crazy .
NYC has this same problem.
Do London vs Paris next time
Yes, that’s the plan
I’m American and I think London is better
Come on… I will NEVER trade my holidays for a NY salary
Still prefer Venus.
It's just quieter and also less activity
And much warmer
But it is over 300 deg. C. You would burn up in 5 seconds there.
Having been to both cities numerous times, London is far superior
Awesome video I chosen London getting now 5 points🎉🎉🎉
The nightclub timings are completely false 🤣
You should’ve picked the winner man
I like New York better in my opinion but that’s just me it’s more beautiful to me and also if you like tall buildings and heights it’s definitely New York
round 7 should be cancled as it depends on what like you are travelling on.
the bakerloo line is slower and the elizabeth line is faster so this makes it unclear of how long it would take.
6:07 I think you mean billion, not million
Yes, my bad
TEAM LONDON
This is crazy underrated
london the best city in entire world
not sure about those temperatures for london
New York City has more skyscrapers than London.
wow
why is that a GOOD thing?
London has a few castles though and a roman wall though..and pretty some pretty good skyscrapers too
Newyork never sleeps
I have been to London a couple of times, and I would compare it with Paris or Toronto. NYC is on a different level, not even close.
Definitely
NYC !!!!!!
Seems like this is a comparison between MANHATTAN and the entire city of London. Not the entire city of New York vs London.
Simply pointless
What about health insurance and social safety net in general? I'd feel pretty nervous breaking my hand or having any long term inability to work and medical payments in new york.
I’m sorry but it’s pretty hot in London in the summer
Nothing compared to nyc tho
@@Oman1man_ yeah well anything above 25 is hot for us
LONDON ❤! It’s safe when I’ve been there many times, they have police helicopters in the London skies catching every scene every minute
I think that New York city is safer
lol
Try catching the subway in the Bronx or Harlem😭
@@Oman1man_ yeah the subways are dangerous
Finally:
London - Football
New York - S*ccer
London ❤❤
Never heard of stabbing since I have been here
London can get way over 30 degrees in the summer and does so often
I think a day or two you can, but average summers are in the 20s
In my fictional world, both cities are great. Fictional and made up people make these two cities become great
London 100% best in every category. I’m an American who stayed for extended times in both. No contest. For English speakers I would say London is the best city in the world. Absolutely loved my time there🇬🇧
There are parts of London that are much worse than London in general
"Americans and Brits don't know how to make bread" 😂 So true!!! Bread in the UK and US is so garbage compared to bread in southern and eastern Europe. Spain, Italy, Greece, France, and all the Balkan countries all have way better bread.
You’re talking ordinary supermarket/chain bakeries bread. London has loads of artisan bread places now who’s bread is on a par with Europe. That wasn’t the case 15+ years ago.
@@paullewis2413 Nice, yeah I know about London, and the US has it too. I was exaggerating a bit. The basic bread in the US is garbage but you can find fancy breads like Parisian baguettes flown in from Paris in big cities like New York, LA, and Chicago.
I wouldn't live in London or New York. For England, I'd live further up like Manchester. For New York the state, I'd live up state, that's about an hour away from the city
This video seems pretty bias, how do you not choose a hot dog or pizza over a cold dry sandwich? 🤔
Literallyy😂
The British food is terrible, but the pub food and indian and asian restaurants make up for it, those are the restaurants that get you filled up with tasty healthy food for cheap price.
New Yorkers eat pizza and hotdogs every lunch break?
London brilliant
This is such a bullshit list lol New York has way better food and weather. London is a lot cleaner than NY but NY has a lot more to do.
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This guy is mixing city of London facts and greater London facts. Uses greater London for size and the uses city of London GDP figures. Not very factual, the financial district in London he refers to is barely a square mile 😂
Hey york
London is actually slower and more congested than New York. Although, maybe cheaper but comes at a cost there is also gray pollution more in London. I will always remain faithful to New York City.
weather for london!? oh my God. London is easily top 10 worst weathers
deal with facts not fantasy
Nah I think nyc has better food
London is so SMALL
compared to
NYC !!!!
The video literally says London is more than double the size of New York City
@@jamspeedster8853 lies
London is bigger than NYC by around 2x. You can look it up.
@@desapole Not really
@@mkm1738 how so
I agree, London is the best, but New York isn’t the worst
London wins because you can actually Out Run a guy with a knife but not a gun
Having lived in both cities, I'd say London is better in every aspect except for pay, so I'm living in New York. London pay is not low, but just nowhere near the level you get in New York.
Bro New Yorks food is way better that Londons food
Depends where you go and what you like. Food is really quite subjective
London is def safer
Then I will tell people to subscribe
That’s an outrageous bullshit 😢
U are a British and that's enough
We have the night tube you know... Pubs on Fridays/weekend are open very late, bars and clubs open to 4am... No one rushes for the tube anymore if they want to stay up! London Nightlife is equal possibly better than NYC.. because of the ridiculous range of bars, clubs and pubs. The pub culture alone smokes anything in America.
London is over twice the size of newyork city
Both third world cities they was great cities but not anymore
The biggest problem of london: its not NYC
Both great places to visit, but I'd not want to live in either.
As someone who’s lived in both, it really is case dependent. I think the average person making under 100k per year has a significantly better life in London. But if you are in a high paying position, the economic prosperity of New York can’t be beat.
Both have amazing culture, nightlife, food, etc.
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There’s really no competition because they are completely different cities. Both suffer from corporate overkill however I take London over NYC on almost every level. Many more green spaces, much cleaner, fewer homeless in the streets, far better public transport and unbelievably now better food scene. Oh also despite Broadway’s reputation, better theatre. I used to love NYC however after my last visit the magic had disappeared, don’t care if I never go back which would have been unthinkable 20+ years ago.
You're wrong about the London bars closing at 11pm. That law finished in the early 2000's. They can be 24 hours now if they choose to.
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London, of course! The best place🥰
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Nah New York city is the best place
Nah london@@mkm1738
I don't think British pubs have to close at 11pm anymore.
Not by law anymore, but majority still close at 11
@@UrbanStories Even in the city centres?
Pubs do
@@seansmith445no.. this is really inaccurate. A huge number of pubs close at 1am
@@UrbanStories they don't..In my outer suburb 30 miles from the centre you'd struggle to find a pub that closes that early and the law in NYC is that they can sell alcohol till 4am..In the UK it is possible to have 24h licences to sell....Fabric Nightclub closes at 8am on Sunday morning after opening at 11pm Saturday
New York, without a doubt the greatest city in the world . Over 350,000 movies were made here.. King Kong don’t care about London and Alicia Keys won’t be singing about any of your buildings case close I could go for days
must be all them green parks and history
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Your avatar? I agree.