Cost of living in Toulouse, France vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Toulouse (France) is 7% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($17) | $14 | + 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($11) | $7 | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.76 ($7) | $3.57 | + 97% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 ($1.26) | $1.76 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.75 ($4.56) | $3.34 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.76 ($3.36) | $4.54 | - 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($8) | $4.57 | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 ($2.46) | $5.76 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 ($2.17) | $3.01 | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.80 ($2.19) | $1.73 | + 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $15 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 ($2.21) | $1.38 | + 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 ($1.26) | $2.04 | - 39% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Toulouse (France) is about the same as in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,094 ($1,332) | $1,480 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €880 ($1,072) | $925 | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 ($133) | $160 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €749 ($912) | $751 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €557 ($678) | $526 | + 29% | |
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 ($27) | $42 | - 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | €364 ($443) | $358 | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €65 ($79) | $92 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $6 | + 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 ($20) | $16 | + 25% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Toulouse (France) is 22% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 ($95) | $45 | + 112% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 ($46) | $50 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 ($106) | $86 | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 ($141) | $90 | + 56% | |
Transportation | + 48% | |||
Transportation in Toulouse (France) is 48% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,897 ($24,224) | $25,348 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 ($1.74) | $0.75 | + 131% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €48 ($59) | $33 | + 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 ($18) | $19 | - 3% | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Toulouse (France) is about the same as in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.84 ($5.90) | $6 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 ($7) | $12 | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 ($29) | $38 | - 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.85 ($4.69) | $5.84 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.77 ($5.81) | $3.56 | + 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.05 ($4.93) | $4.19 | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.35 ($2.86) | $3.00 | - 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 ($2.58) | $2.31 | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($25) | $23 | + 7% | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Toulouse (France) is 23% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 ($44) | $37 | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 ($27) | $16 | + 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €38 ($46) | $60 | - 23% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 ($58) | $69 | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($12) | $8 | + 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.93 ($4.78) | $3.24 | + 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 ($6) | $2.85 | + 112% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €504 ($614) | $462 | + 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 ($0.14) | $0.12 | + 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 ($46) | $35 | + 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 ($10) | $9 | + 12% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Toulouse (France) is 14% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
For example, you would need at least $5,490 (€4,509) in Toulouse to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,800 in San Juan.
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