Cost of living in Toulouse, France vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | + 49% | |||
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Food in Toulouse (France) is 49% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (429 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 161% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (307 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 119% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.67 (192 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 251% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (35 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 64% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.17 (141 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.65 (90 NT$) | 73 NT$ | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (216 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (76 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.04 (69 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.80 (61 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (217 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (61 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (39 NT$) | 38 NT$ | + 3% | |
Housing | + 97% | |||
Housing in Toulouse (France) is 97% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,182 (39,999 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 130% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €926 (31,331 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 156% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (4,285 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 136% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €787 (26,631 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 144% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €591 (20,012 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 171% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €65 (2,201 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 177% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (740 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | €364 (12,322 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €65 (2,190 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (255 NT$) | 221 NT$ | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (536 NT$) | 461 NT$ | + 16% | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Toulouse (France) is 29% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (2,631 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | + 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (1,270 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (2,934 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (3,906 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | + 55% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Toulouse (France) is 36% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,897 (673,269 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (48 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (1,632 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | + 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (502 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 99% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Toulouse (France) is 16% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.84 (164 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 (203 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (822 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 0% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.85 (130 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.95 (167 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.04 (137 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.35 (80 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (71 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (711 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 161% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Toulouse (France) is 44% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (1,241 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (761 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €38 (1,286 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (1,610 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (341 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.93 (133 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 (168 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 201% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €504 (17,071 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (3.83 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (1,282 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (300 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 216% | |
TOTAL | + 48% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Toulouse (France) is 48% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, you would need at least 81,268 NT$ (€2,402) in Toulouse to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 55,000 NT$ in Tainan City.
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