Cost of living in Toulouse, France vs Lille, France
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Toulouse (France) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 | €15 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €8 | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.76 | €5.83 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 | €1.12 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.75 | €3.32 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.76 | €1.98 | + 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €7 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 | €1.94 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 | €1.79 | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.80 | €2.25 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €6 | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 | €1.70 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 | €1.06 | - 3% | |
Housing | + 0% | |||
Housing in Toulouse (France) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,094 | €1,120 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €880 | €841 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 | €118 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €749 | €657 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €557 | €543 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €65 | €75 | - 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 | €28 | - 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | €364 | €322 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €65 | €91 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €10 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 | €13 | + 33% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Toulouse (France) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 | €92 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 | €37 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 | €89 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 | €90 | + 29% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Toulouse (France) is 5% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,897 | €22,770 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 | €1.41 | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €48 | €51 | - 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Toulouse (France) is 16% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.84 | €5.32 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 | €4.13 | + 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 | €24 | - 0% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.85 | €3.81 | + 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.77 | €3.42 | + 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.05 | €3.93 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.35 | €1.60 | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 | €2.23 | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 | €23 | - 14% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Toulouse (France) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 | €37 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 | €21 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €38 | €79 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 | €47 | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €8 | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.93 | €3.07 | + 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 | €5.26 | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €504 | €441 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 | €0.22 | - 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 | €35 | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 | €7 | + 22% | |
TOTAL | - 1% |

These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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