| Rank | City | Clothes Shops | Fine Dining Restaurants | 5* Rated Cafes | Luxury Score (/10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris | 3,137 | 793 | 215 | 9.2 |
| 2 | London | 1,765 | 732 | 553 | 8.9 |
| 3 | Madrid | 1,052 | 402 | 145 | 8.7 |
| 4 | Barcelona | 884 | 355 | 187 | 8.4 |
| 5 | Milan | 985 | 329 | 63 | 8.1 |
| 6 | Berlin | 1,500 | 157 | 200 | 7.8 |
| 7 | Vienna | 1,154 | 138 | 106 | 7.4 |
| 8 | Rome | 699 | 364 | 89 | 7.2 |
| 9 | Sofia | 1,178 | 48 | 86 | 6.7 |
| 10 | Budapest | 636 | 101 | 187 | 6.6 |
Please find the complete dataset of all 18 luxurious European shopping spots analysed in this folder.
Paris is Europe’s top spot for shoppers to indulge, AN-Y1 can reveal. Sporting the continent’s highest score at 9.2/10, luxurious landmarks like the Champs-Elysees are responsible for the French capital’s 3,137 clothing shops. That’s the most in all of Europe – and nearly 78% more than London’s shops (1,765). The city of light is also the ultimate destination for indulgent foodies: no other city can top Paris’ 793 fine dining restaurants.
London is Europe’s second best destination to live large, with a luxury score of 8.9/10. While the city may be in Paris’ shadow for clothes shops and fine dining – ranking second in both categories – its cafes are far and away the best Europe has to offer. With 553 five star cafes in the city, London has at least twice as many top-rated establishments as Paris and Berlin, and three times more than cities like Madrid, Milan and Rome. If nothing comforts you quite like a cosy cafe, London is a must-visit for your affluent escape.
With a luxury score of 8.7/10, Madrid takes the bronze for Europe’s most luxurious city. Madrid’s main shopping street, the Gran Via, contributes to its 1,052 clothing shops. While this is lower than less lavish hotspots like Berlin (1,500), Vienna (1,154) and Sofia (1,178), Madrid’s frequency of fine dining restaurants (402) elevates it to Europe’s luxury podium.

