Can you live in Toulouse with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $1,959, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Toulouse with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,959, you would have roughly $41 left each month (Affordable).

Can you live in Toulouse with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,959, you would have roughly $1,041 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Toulouse with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,959, you would have roughly $3,041 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Toulouse with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,959, you would have roughly $6,041 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Toulouse, France

How much does it really cost to live in Toulouse? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Europe 👥 480,000 people 🌤️ Temperate climate Large city 💱 EUR

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$ $900 1-bedroom rent / mo

82 Quality of life / 100

72 Safety / 100

86 Internet / 100

44 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$900
Food (moderate)	$430
Transport	$40
Utilities	$105
Internet	$30
Healthcare	$88
Entertainment	$170
Total (moderate)	$1,959

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Toulouse.

Shared accommodation	$380
Studio	$650
1-bedroom	$900
2-bedroom	$1,300
3-bedroom	$1,750

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City Scores

How Toulouse rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌤️ Temperate
City sizeLarge
Near the seaNo
Geography🏙️ Urban
Capital cityParis
LanguageFrench
CurrencyEUR
Time zoneEurope/Paris

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Pros and Cons of Toulouse

✅ Pros

Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,346 per month Basic $1,543 per month Moderate $1,959 per month Comfortable $2,606 per month Premium $3,994 per month

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Can You Live in Toulouse on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-959 / month
$ 2,000	Affordable	$41 / month
$ 3,000	Comfortable	$1,041 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,041 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,041 / month