🇫🇷 Living · France

Toulouse

Cost of living, housing, transport and neighborhoods in Toulouse.

Occitanie · Europe ·UTC+1/UTC+2
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1,000,000Population

City Overview

Toulouse is Europe’s aerospace capital (Airbus HQ, the Cité de l’espace) — the "Pink City" and capital of Occitanie. Aviation, space, electronics, universities and research cluster densely; the population is young and fast-growing. A historic city on the Garonne (the Basilica of Saint-Sernin is World Heritage) with strong food and rugby culture. Living and housing costs are below Paris — the tech and higher-education center of southwest France.

Cost of Living Snapshot

1BR Apartment €650–1,000/mo (centre); €500–750/mo (outer)
Dining Out €12–18 (bistro/casual); €42–75 (restaurant for 2)
Monthly Transport Monthly pass ~€55; ride-hailing from €7
Monthly Groceries €240–360/mo (groceries)
USD Reference: Approx. USD 740–1,140/mo (1BR centre)· at 2026-07-21 FX rates
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Source: RichBay editorial estimate — indicative, not guaranteed Estimate baseline: 2026-06-21 · Actual costs vary by location, timing, and personal lifestyle.

Getting Around

Metro (2 lines, a 3rd under construction) + tram + buses; Tisséo card. TGV/Ouigo and motorways to Paris/Bordeaux. Toulouse-Blagnac (TLS).

Housing & Neighborhoods

City Center Capitole/centre (core)
International Hub Carmes/Saint-Cyprien (culture/livable)
Quiet & Residential Compans/Blagnac (aerospace/industry)
Budget-Friendly Outer suburbs (value)

Why Live Here

  • Europe’s aerospace capital (Airbus)
  • The "Pink City"; a university & research hub
  • Young population; cheaper than Paris
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