Cost of living in Toulouse, France vs Austin, Texas, United States
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Toulouse (France) is 5% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($16) | $15 | + 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($10) | $7 | + 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.76 ($7) | $4.53 | + 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 ($1.25) | $0.91 | + 37% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.75 ($4.52) | $3.08 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.76 ($3.33) | $4.78 | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($8) | $7 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 ($2.44) | $3.17 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 ($2.15) | $1.34 | + 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.80 ($2.18) | $3.28 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $15 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 ($2.19) | $1.82 | + 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 ($1.25) | $1.65 | - 25% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Toulouse (France) is 37% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,094 ($1,321) | $2,021 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €880 ($1,063) | $1,391 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 ($132) | $189 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €749 ($904) | $1,885 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €557 ($672) | $1,089 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €65 ($79) | $122 | - 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 ($26) | $50 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | €364 ($440) | $249 | + 77% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €65 ($78) | $155 | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $13 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 ($20) | $19 | + 6% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Toulouse (France) is 13% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 ($94) | $58 | + 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 ($45) | $49 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 ($105) | $94 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 ($139) | $111 | + 25% | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in Toulouse (France) is 24% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,897 ($24,025) | $25,646 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 ($1.72) | $0.58 | + 195% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €48 ($58) | $49 | + 18% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 ($18) | $17 | + 5% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Toulouse (France) is 30% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.84 ($5.85) | $5.69 | + 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 ($7) | $15 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 ($29) | $117 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.85 ($4.65) | $5.99 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.77 ($5.76) | $4.05 | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.05 ($4.89) | $4.68 | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.35 ($2.84) | $4.16 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 ($2.55) | $1.70 | + 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($24) | $31 | - 22% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Toulouse (France) is 15% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 ($43) | $52 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 ($27) | $24 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €38 ($46) | $224 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 ($57) | $87 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($12) | $12 | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.93 ($4.74) | $5.13 | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 ($6.00) | $5.69 | + 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €504 ($609) | $417 | + 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 ($0.14) | $0.19 | - 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 ($46) | $61 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 ($10) | $8 | + 37% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Toulouse (France) is 12% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,600 in Austin, Texas you would need to make just about $5,821 (€4,821) in Toulouse.
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