Cost of living in Toulouse (France) is 32% cheaper than in Santa Cruz, California (United States)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
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| Food in Toulouse (France) is 9% cheaper than in Santa Cruz, California (United States) | ||||
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| Toulouse | Santa Cruz, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 ($21) | $14 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 ($11) | $10 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 ($7) | $5.05 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 ($1.14) | $1.12 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.37 ($3.61) | $6 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.54 ($3.79) | $5.58 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($9) | $13 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.75 ($2.95) | $4.32 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 ($1.99) | $2.01 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 ($1.52) | $4.32 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.88 ($6) | $17 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.04 ($2.19) | $1.87 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 ($1.16) | $2.51 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Toulouse (France) is 57% cheaper than in Santa Cruz, California (United States) | ||||
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| Toulouse | Santa Cruz, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,219 ($1,308) | $3,032 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,043 ($1,118) | $2,566 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €166 ($178) | $196 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €787 ($844) | $2,028 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €606 ($650) | $2,308 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €68 ($72) | $121 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 ($20) | $46 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €346 ($371) | $332 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €58 ($62) | $133 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.98 ($6) | $12 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 ($18) | $34 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Toulouse (France) is 11% cheaper than in Santa Cruz, California (United States) | ||||
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| Toulouse | Santa Cruz, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 ($86) | $50 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 ($31) | $48 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 ($88) | $78 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 ($104) | $132 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Toulouse (France) is 12% cheaper than in Santa Cruz, California (United States) | ||||
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| Toulouse | Santa Cruz, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,896 ($25,629) | $24,663 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 ($1.90) | $1.13 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 ($50) | $68 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 ($16) | $23 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Toulouse (France) is 49% cheaper than in Santa Cruz, California (United States) | ||||
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| Toulouse | Santa Cruz, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.95 ($5.31) | $7 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($7) | $13 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 ($27) | $221 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.72 ($3.99) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.37 ($4.68) | $3.53 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.30 ($3.54) | $5.09 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.45 ($2.63) | $3.56 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 ($1.86) | $1.88 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 ($25) | $27 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Toulouse (France) is 25% cheaper than in Santa Cruz, California (United States) | ||||
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| Toulouse | Santa Cruz, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 ($40) | $69 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 ($24) | $25 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 ($30) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 ($54) | $99 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.40 ($4.72) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.63 ($4.96) | $7 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €504 ($541) | $375 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 ($0.12) | $0.19 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 ($39) | $62 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 ($11) | $8 | + 32% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 213 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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