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Cost of Living in Toulouse, France
Toulouse is a city in France, where a single person can expect to spend about $1,700 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $917 per month, or $696 outside the centre. Internet is fast at around 346 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Toulouse scores 72/100 — generally safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 88°F and winter highs around 50°F, with roughly 180 sunny days a year.
Toulouse Cost of Living Breakdown
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Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Toulouse
How Toulouse Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Toulouse ranks in the top 2% for internet speed, but sits in the bottom 23% for air quality. It costs more than 52% of them.
| Metric | Toulouse | World rank | Rank in Europe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $1,700 | #179 of 340 | #30 of 91 |
| Safety | 72/100 | #121 of 340 | #69 of 91 |
| Healthcare | 78/100 | #100 of 340 | #21 of 91 |
| Internet speed | 346 Mbps | #5 of 340 | #1 of 91 |
| Walkability | 75/100 | #65 of 340 | #46 of 91 |
| Public transit | 68/100 | #72 of 340 | #41 of 91 |
| Food scene | 72/100 | #178 of 340 | #41 of 91 |
| Air quality | 72/100 | #265 of 340 | #80 of 91 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Cheaper Alternatives to Toulouse
Cities with a similar mix of safety, food, culture, walkability and climate that cost at least 15% less per month than Toulouse.
- Cluj-Napoca, Romania — $1,352/mo, 20% cheaper, safety 78/100
- Bucharest, Romania — $1,235/mo, 27% cheaper, safety 70/100
- Budapest, Hungary — $1,380/mo, 19% cheaper, safety 78/100
- Belgrade, Serbia — $1,411/mo, 17% cheaper, safety 65/100
Toulouse FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Toulouse?
A single person should budget around $1,700 per month in Toulouse, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.
How much is rent in Toulouse?
A one-bedroom apartment in central Toulouse averages $917 per month, dropping to about $696 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $1,561.
Is Toulouse safe?
Toulouse scores 72/100 on safety, which is generally safe. Tourist safety is rated 72/100.
How fast is the internet in Toulouse?
Median download speeds in Toulouse are around 346 Mbps — fast for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 35 coworking spaces in the city.
Does France offer a digital nomad visa?
France does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders can usually stay 90 days visa-free.
What is the weather like in Toulouse?
Toulouse sees summer highs around 88°F and winter highs near 50°F, with about 180 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 93 days.
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