Cost of living in Toulouse (France) is 152% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 188% | |||
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| Food in Toulouse (France) is 188% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Toulouse | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (2,028 Ngultrum) | 468 Ngultrum | + 333% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (1,196 Ngultrum) | 510 Ngultrum | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.99 (597 Ngultrum) | 216 Ngultrum | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (110 Ngultrum) | 76 Ngultrum | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.09 (408 Ngultrum) | 152 Ngultrum | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.22 (321 Ngultrum) | 61 Ngultrum | + 424% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (711 Ngultrum) | 353 Ngultrum | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (235 Ngultrum) | 146 Ngultrum | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (177 Ngultrum) | 38 Ngultrum | + 365% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.20 (219 Ngultrum) | 75 Ngultrum | + 192% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (640 Ngultrum) | 683 Ngultrum | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.34 (233 Ngultrum) | 91 Ngultrum | + 157% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (130 Ngultrum) | 41 Ngultrum | + 215% | |
| Housing | + 275% | |||
| Housing in Toulouse (France) is 275% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Toulouse | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,697 (169,308 Ngultrum) | 38,226 Ngultrum | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,250 (124,691 Ngultrum) | 23,365 Ngultrum | + 434% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €184 (18,365 Ngultrum) | 3,395 Ngultrum | + 441% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €939 (93,686 Ngultrum) | 31,702 Ngultrum | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €631 (62,940 Ngultrum) | 18,938 Ngultrum | + 232% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €207 (20,621 Ngultrum) | 3,867 Ngultrum | + 433% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (2,509 Ngultrum) | 887 Ngultrum | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €506 (50,485 Ngultrum) | 40,494 Ngultrum | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €129 (12,898 Ngultrum) | 7,715 Ngultrum | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (693 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (1,680 Ngultrum) | 325 Ngultrum | + 418% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Toulouse (France) is 88% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (7,183 Ngultrum) | 2,784 Ngultrum | + 158% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (2,950 Ngultrum) | 2,143 Ngultrum | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (8,656 Ngultrum) | 5,991 Ngultrum | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (11,352 Ngultrum) | 3,388 Ngultrum | + 235% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Toulouse (France) is 98% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,611 (2,554,430 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (170 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 171% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (4,899 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 114% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (1,529 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Toulouse (France) is 110% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.95 (494 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 318% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (685 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (2,734 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.72 (371 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.79 (378 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.40 (339 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.52 (252 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 (188 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 242% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (3,160 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 803% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Toulouse (France) is 112% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Toulouse | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (4,156 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (2,360 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 400% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €36 (3,580 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (4,750 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (1,089 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.55 (454 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.05 (503 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 386% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €504 (50,319 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (11 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 319% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (3,447 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (1,138 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 244% | |
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TOTAL | + 152% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 95 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
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