Toulouse

    France, Europe
    0.5M people
    Europe/Paris
    French
    Cost of living in Toulouse - Quality of life, safety, and living expenses guide for Toulouse city
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    Toulouse

    Toulouse, a city in southwestern France, is known for its aerospace industry, vibrant culture, and beautiful architecture. It's the capital of the Occitanie region and boasts a rich history dating back to Roman times.

    History
    Technology
    Safety
    85
    Security
    Very Safe
    Cost
    78
    Living costs
    Expensive
    Healthcare
    90
    Medical
    Excellent
    25°
    L: 10°
    Best time to visitApril
    Annual rainfall
    650mm

    Cost of Living

    78
    Overall Cost
    Expensive
    70
    Rent Index
    Expensive
    85
    Groceries
    Very Expensive
    75
    Restaurants
    Expensive

    Monthly Rent (USD)

    1 Bedroom
    $800
    City center
    3 Bedroom
    $1,500
    City center
    Cost vs Global Average28% higher

    Quality of Life
    Medium expat community

    88
    Overall Quality Score
    Outstanding quality of life
    Overall Quality
    Life satisfaction
    88
    Outstanding
    Excellent88
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    75
    Excellent
    Good75
    Food Scene
    Restaurants and cuisine
    90
    Outstanding
    Excellent90
    Entertainment
    Nightlife and activities
    85
    Outstanding
    Excellent85
    English Proficiency
    Language accessibility
    60
    Good
    Average60
    Expat Integration
    Community inclusion
    70
    Very Good
    Good70
    Cultural Scene
    Rich cultural diversity with 75/100 score
    Food Culture
    Vibrant dining scene rated 90/100
    Entertainment
    85/100 entertainment options

    Location

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    Work & Economy
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    AVERAGE
    $3K
    Annual Salary
    SPEED
    100
    Mbps Internet
    SPACES
    20
    Coworking

    Work Environment Scores

    Job Market
    Professional opportunities
    75
    out of 100
    Good75
    Startup Ecosystem
    Professional opportunities
    70
    out of 100
    Good70
    Business Freedom
    Professional opportunities
    80
    out of 100
    Excellent80
    Work-Life Balance
    Average work hours per week
    35h

    Healthcare System

    Quality Index
    Healthcare excellence
    90
    Excellent
    Excellent90
    Cost Index
    Healthcare affordability
    70
    Moderate
    Bad70

    System Overview

    System Type
    Universal
    Emergency Number
    112
    Hospital Density
    10
    per 100k people
    Life Expectancy
    Health Indicator
    82
    years
    Compared to global average (73 years)
    Excellent96
    Excellent longevity indicators

    Safety & Security

    Overall SafetyVery Safe
    Score: 85/100
    Crime Rate IndexVery Low
    Index: 15/100 (lower is better)
    Political Stability95/100
    Emergency
    112
    Disaster Risk
    Low

    Environment & Health

    HEALTHCARE
    90
    Health Index
    LIFESPAN
    82
    Years
    HOSPITALS
    10
    Per 100K

    Environmental Quality

    Air Quality
    Clean air quality
    40
    Fair
    Poor40
    Green Spaces
    Parks and nature access
    70
    Good
    Good70
    Noise Levels
    Peaceful environment
    60
    Good
    Average60
    Air Quality Index
    Moderate air quality
    60

    Transportation & Mobility

    MONTHLY
    $40
    Public Transport
    PER LITER
    $1.80
    Fuel Cost
    PER KM
    $2.50
    Taxi Rate

    Mobility Scores

    Public Transport
    Buses, trains, metro
    78
    Good
    Walkability
    Pedestrian friendly
    80
    Excellent
    Traffic Flow
    Commute efficiency
    50
    Fair

    Nearby Airports

    Toulouse–Blagnac Airport

    Mobility & Transportation

    Public Transport
    Quality & coverage
    78
    Good
    Good78
    Walkability
    Pedestrian-friendly
    80
    Excellent
    Excellent80
    Traffic Congestion
    Moderate
    50 Index
    Average50

    Transportation Costs

    Public Transport
    $40
    per month
    Fuel
    $1.8
    per liter
    Taxi
    $2.5
    per km

    Education & Family

    INTERNATIONAL
    10
    Schools
    MONTHLY
    $1,000
    Childcare

    Quality Scores

    Education Quality
    Schools and universities
    88
    Excellent
    Family Friendliness
    Child-friendly environment
    85
    Excellent

    Major Universities

    Université Toulouse I Capitole
    Higher education institution
    Institut national polytechnique de Toulouse
    Higher education institution
    Université Paul-Sabatier
    Higher education institution

    Lifestyle & Culture

    Overall Culture Score

    Arts, heritage & cultural richness

    Excellent
    90
    Excellent90
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    75
    Good75
    Food Scene
    Restaurant quality & variety
    90
    Excellent90
    Entertainment
    Arts, events & activities
    85
    Excellent85
    Nightlife
    Bars, clubs & evening scene
    82
    Excellent82

    Language & Integration

    English Proficiency
    Moderate
    60
    Average60
    Language Barrier
    Moderate
    30
    Bad30

    Expat Community

    Community Size
    Medium
    Integration Score
    70
    Good70

    Digital Nomad Guide
    Nomad Friendly

    100 Mbps
    Internet Speed
    20
    Coworking Spaces
    Remote Work Infrastructure80/100
    Visa Process70/100
    Banking & Finance90/100
    Avg Salary
    $3,000
    Work Hours/Week
    35h
    Internet Cost
    $30/month
    Visa Info
    Depends on nationality; check French embassy website.
    Business Freedom80/100

    Expat Life & Integration

    Medium Community
    Expat Community Size
    Integration Ease70/100
    Language BarrierMinimal Barrier
    Score: 30/100 (lower is better)
    English Proficiency60/100
    Cultural Diversity75/100
    Official Languages
    French, Occitan
    Tipping Culture
    Not mandatory, but appreciated for good service.
    Weekend Culture
    Relaxed, with many markets, festivals, and outdoor activities.

    Practical Information

    Time Zone
    Europe/Paris
    Languages
    French, Occitan
    Emergency
    112
    Healthcare System
    Universal

    Cultural Guidelines

    Tipping
    Not mandatory, but appreciated for good service.
    Weekend Culture
    Relaxed, with many markets, festivals, and outdoor activities.

    Best Time to Visit

    April
    May
    September
    October
    Natural Disaster Risk
    Low

    Visa Requirements

    Depends on nationality; check French embassy website.

    Key Statistics

    0.5M
    Population
    78
    Cost Index
    100 Mbps
    Internet
    $0.8K
    1BR Rent
    78
    Transport
    $3K
    Avg Salary

    🍱 Eating Out

    🍱 Lunch Menu
    🥂 Dinner for 2
    🥪 Fast Food Meal
    🍻 Beer (0.5L)
    ☕ Cappuccino
    🥤 Coke (0.5L)

    🚌 Transportation

    🚌 Local Ticket
    🎟️ Monthly Pass
    🚕 Taxi (8km)
    ⛽ Gas (1L)

    🏠 Rent & Utilities

    🏙️ 1BR City Center
    🏡 1BR Outside
    🏙️ 3BR City Center
    🏡 3BR Outside
    🔌 Utilities (1 person)
    🌐 Internet (50 Mbps)

    🛒 Groceries

    🥛 Milk (1L)
    🍞 Bread (0.5kg)
    🍚 Rice (1kg)
    🥚 Eggs (12 pack)
    🧀 Cheese (1kg)
    🐔 Chicken (1kg)
    🥩 Beef (1kg)
    🍏 Apples (1kg)

    💼 Other Services

    🏋️ Gym (Monthly)
    🎫 Cinema Ticket
    👩‍⚕️ Doctor Visit
    💇 Haircut
    👖 Jeans
    👟 Sneakers
    👶 Daycare (Monthly)
    🏫 Int'l School (Yearly)

    📍 Location & Places

    Universities

    Université Toulouse I Capitole
    Nearby location
    Institut national polytechnique de Toulouse
    Nearby location
    Université Paul-Sabatier
    Nearby location

    Airports

    Toulouse–Blagnac Airport
    Nearby location

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