Cost of living in Toulouse (France) is 19% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland)
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| Food | + 10% | |||
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| Food in Toulouse (France) is 10% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Toulouse | Cork | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 | €15 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €9 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.80 | €4.51 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 | €1.28 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 | €3.29 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.31 | €2.44 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 | €5.20 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.53 | €2.18 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.96 | €1.11 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 | €2.45 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.46 | €13 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.04 | €2.63 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 | €1.03 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Toulouse (France) is 33% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Toulouse | Cork | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,452 | €1,677 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €955 | €1,225 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 | €166 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €757 | €1,448 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €554 | €1,004 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €68 | €229 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 | €43 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €346 | €424 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €58 | €115 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.73 | €5.60 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 | €13 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Toulouse (France) is about the same as in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Toulouse | Cork | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 | €63 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 | €34 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 | €90 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 | €97 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Toulouse (France) is 26% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Toulouse | Cork | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,896 | €29,004 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 | €1.84 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 | €63 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 | €21 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Toulouse (France) is 12% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Toulouse | Cork | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.95 | €5.43 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 | €16 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 | €55 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.72 | €4.32 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.37 | €2.39 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.30 | €4.57 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.45 | €1.67 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 | €2.89 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 | €15 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Toulouse (France) is 22% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Toulouse | Cork | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 | €40 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 | €22 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 | €54 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 | €66 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €12 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.40 | €3.33 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.13 | €6 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €504 | €437 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 | €0.25 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 | €47 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 | €15 | - 33% | |
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TOTAL | - 19% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 320 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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