Cost of living in Toulouse (France) is 33% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
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| Food in Toulouse (France) is 5% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Toulouse | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (AU$31) | AU$20 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (AU$17) | AU$14 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.80 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (AU$1.62) | AU$1.74 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (AU$6) | AU$5.73 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.31 (AU$5.36) | AU$9 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (AU$14) | AU$10 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.53 (AU$4.10) | AU$4.81 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.96 (AU$3.18) | AU$3.60 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 (AU$2.44) | AU$5.10 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.46 (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.04 (AU$3.31) | AU$4.08 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (AU$1.76) | AU$2.04 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Toulouse (France) is 46% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Toulouse | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,452 (AU$2,353) | AU$4,135 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €955 (AU$1,549) | AU$3,075 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (AU$248) | AU$198 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €757 (AU$1,227) | AU$2,718 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €554 (AU$898) | AU$1,923 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €68 (AU$109) | AU$168 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (AU$31) | AU$63 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €346 (AU$561) | AU$779 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €58 (AU$94) | AU$211 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.73 (AU$9) | AU$14 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (AU$27) | AU$42 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Toulouse (France) is 18% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Toulouse | Sydney | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (AU$130) | AU$105 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (AU$47) | AU$73 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (AU$133) | AU$161 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (AU$157) | AU$173 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Toulouse (France) is 46% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Toulouse | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,896 (AU$38,731) | AU$34,971 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (AU$2.83) | AU$2.06 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (AU$67) | AU$191 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (AU$24) | AU$28 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Toulouse (France) is about the same as in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Toulouse | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.95 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (AU$40) | AU$65 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.72 (AU$6) | AU$5.73 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.37 (AU$7) | AU$4.54 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.30 (AU$5.36) | AU$4.88 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.45 (AU$3.98) | AU$3.38 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (AU$3.22) | AU$3.79 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (AU$38) | AU$38 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Toulouse (France) is 32% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Toulouse | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (AU$64) | AU$67 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (AU$37) | AU$42 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (AU$45) | AU$215 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (AU$82) | AU$127 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (AU$14) | AU$20 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.40 (AU$7) | AU$4.92 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.13 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €504 (AU$818) | AU$756 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (AU$0.18) | AU$0.25 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (AU$53) | AU$109 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (AU$16) | AU$40 | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 33% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 599 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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