Cost of living in Toulouse, France vs Kandy, Sri Lanka
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| Food | + 181% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toulouse (France) is 181% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (2,930 ₨) | 541 ₨ | + 441% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (2,102 ₨) | 630 ₨ | + 234% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.67 (1,312 ₨) | 300 ₨ | + 337% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (238 ₨) | 310 ₨ | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.17 (966 ₨) | 180 ₨ | + 436% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.65 (614 ₨) | 135 ₨ | + 354% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (1,480 ₨) | 1,000 ₨ | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (520 ₨) | 167 ₨ | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.04 (471 ₨) | 120 ₨ | + 293% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.80 (417 ₨) | 238 ₨ | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (1,485 ₨) | 3,255 ₨ | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (418 ₨) | 240 ₨ | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (269 ₨) | 90 ₨ | + 197% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Toulouse (France) is 90% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,182 (273,516 ₨) | 61,967 ₨ | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €926 (214,247 ₨) | 31,969 ₨ | + 570% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (29,299 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | + 1365% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €787 (182,105 ₨) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €591 (136,845 ₨) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €65 (15,052 ₨) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (5,058 ₨) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (84,256 ₨) | 36,000 ₨ | + 134% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €65 (14,975 ₨) | 30,000 ₨ | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (1,743 ₨) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (3,668 ₨) | 400 ₨ | + 817% | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in Toulouse (France) is 134% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (17,990 ₨) | 3,436 ₨ | + 424% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (8,686 ₨) | 6,039 ₨ | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (20,065 ₨) | 2,937 ₨ | + 583% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (26,712 ₨) | 4,067 ₨ | + 557% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Toulouse (France) is 71% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,897 (4,603,904 ₨) | 4,500,000 ₨ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (330 ₨) | 124 ₨ | + 166% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (11,160 ₨) | 5,000 ₨ | + 123% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (3,432 ₨) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in Toulouse (France) is 137% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.84 (1,121 ₨) | 536 ₨ | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 (1,388 ₨) | 400 ₨ | + 247% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (5,624 ₨) | 1,600 ₨ | + 251% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.85 (891 ₨) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.95 (1,145 ₨) | 756 ₨ | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.04 (935 ₨) | 200 ₨ | + 368% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.35 (544 ₨) | 231 ₨ | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (485 ₨) | 96 ₨ | + 406% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (4,863 ₨) | 500 ₨ | + 873% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Toulouse (France) is 123% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (8,489 ₨) | 1,698 ₨ | + 400% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (5,201 ₨) | 1,296 ₨ | + 301% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €38 (8,793 ₨) | 1,200 ₨ | + 633% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (11,008 ₨) | 3,500 ₨ | + 215% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (2,332 ₨) | 600 ₨ | + 289% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.93 (909 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 (1,150 ₨) | 150 ₨ | + 666% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €504 (116,733 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (26 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (8,767 ₨) | 2,324 ₨ | + 277% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (2,051 ₨) | 783 ₨ | + 162% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 227 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 392,014 ₨ (€1,694) in Toulouse to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 187,000 ₨ in Kandy.
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