Cost of living in Toulouse, France vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toulouse (France) is 6% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$21) | C$17 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$13) | C$12 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.76 (C$9) | C$7 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (C$1.57) | C$2.43 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.75 (C$5.70) | C$3.97 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.76 (C$4.19) | C$2.82 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$10) | C$13 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (C$3.08) | C$3.21 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (C$2.71) | C$1.89 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.80 (C$2.74) | C$3.29 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$19 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 (C$2.76) | C$2.64 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (C$1.58) | C$2.63 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Toulouse (France) is 23% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,094 (C$1,665) | C$1,961 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €880 (C$1,340) | C$1,723 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 (C$167) | C$209 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €749 (C$1,140) | C$1,579 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €557 (C$848) | C$1,147 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €65 (C$99) | C$78 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (C$33) | C$64 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (C$554) | C$464 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €65 (C$99) | C$152 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$11) | C$13 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (C$24) | C$25 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Toulouse (France) is 6% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (C$118) | C$72 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (C$57) | C$83 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$132) | C$122 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (C$176) | C$129 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Toulouse (France) is 23% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,897 (C$30,287) | C$21,915 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (C$2.17) | C$1.24 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (C$73) | C$67 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (C$23) | C$23 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Toulouse (France) is 25% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.84 (C$7) | C$11 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 (C$9) | C$21 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (C$37) | C$103 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.85 (C$5.86) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.77 (C$7) | C$5.11 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.05 (C$6) | C$7 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.35 (C$3.58) | C$5.33 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (C$3.22) | C$2.48 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$31) | C$25 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Toulouse (France) is 4% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (C$56) | C$52 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (C$34) | C$26 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €38 (C$58) | C$124 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (C$72) | C$87 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$9 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.93 (C$5.98) | C$5.39 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 (C$8) | C$7 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €504 (C$768) | C$610 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (C$0.17) | C$0.40 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (C$58) | C$54 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (C$13) | C$12 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 315 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Toulouse (France) is 4% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,500 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$5,263 (€3,458) in Toulouse.
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