Cost of living in Toulouse, France vs Denver, Colorado, United States
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Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Toulouse (France) is 8% more expensive than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($17) | $16 | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($10) | $8 | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.76 ($7) | $4.29 | + 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 ($1.25) | $0.81 | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.75 ($4.52) | $2.86 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.76 ($3.33) | $3.13 | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($8) | $5.90 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 ($2.44) | $3.28 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 ($2.15) | $1.79 | + 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.80 ($2.17) | $2.30 | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $15 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 ($2.19) | $1.75 | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 ($1.25) | $2.15 | - 42% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Toulouse (France) is 39% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,094 ($1,321) | $2,284 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €880 ($1,063) | $1,640 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 ($132) | $119 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €749 ($904) | $1,597 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €557 ($672) | $1,097 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €65 ($79) | $86 | - 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 ($26) | $52 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | €364 ($440) | $302 | + 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €65 ($78) | $149 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $10 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 ($19) | $34 | - 44% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Toulouse (France) is 6% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 ($94) | $54 | + 75% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 ($45) | $59 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 ($105) | $92 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 ($139) | $200 | - 30% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Toulouse (France) is 29% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,897 ($24,020) | $21,600 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 ($1.72) | $0.64 | + 168% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €48 ($58) | $121 | - 52% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 ($18) | $17 | + 5% | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Toulouse (France) is 26% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.84 ($5.85) | $8 | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 ($7) | $16 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 ($29) | $117 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.85 ($4.65) | $7 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.77 ($5.76) | $2.86 | + 101% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.05 ($4.88) | $5.56 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.35 ($2.84) | $3.20 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 ($2.55) | $1.78 | + 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($24) | $23 | + 5% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Toulouse (France) is 29% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 ($44) | $42 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 ($27) | $24 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €38 ($46) | $276 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 ($57) | $67 | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($12) | $11 | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.93 ($4.74) | $4.72 | + 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 ($6.00) | $5.18 | + 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €504 ($609) | $460 | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 ($0.14) | $0.65 | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 ($46) | $74 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 ($11) | $7 | + 55% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Toulouse (France) is 25% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,400 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $5,538 (€4,588) in Toulouse.
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