Toulouse
France
Updated on August 13, 2025
Overview
Toulouse offers a moderate cost of living with rents for one-bedroom apartments around €600–€900 monthly. The city has a mild climate with warm summers and mild winters. Public transport includes buses, trams, and a metro line. Toulouse has a strong aerospace and tech job market. Healthcare is good and accessible. The city is safe, walkable, and known for its vibrant student and cultural scene. Overall, it balances affordability with quality of life.
Average cost of living€1,265.59
Quality of Life84/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€400.00
1-bed flat (center)€748.33
1-bed flat (outside)€600.00
3-bed flat (center)€1,337.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,015.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€164.76
Internet€31.45
Mobile plan€19.34
Transportation
One-way ticket€1.80
Monthly pass€56.00
Taxi start€2.60
Gasoline (1 l)€1.77
Leisure
Cinema ticket€12.00
Fitness club€34.00
Education
Preschool (month)€741.94
Intl. primary (year)€15,637.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€4,514.00
sqm outside center€3,118.00
Advantages
- ✓ Affordable housing
- ✓ Good public transport
- ✓ Strong aerospace and tech jobs
- ✓ Safe and walkable
Disadvantages
- × Smaller city with fewer amenities
- × Limited international flight options
- × Hot summers
- × Less diverse job market