How much do you need to earn to live in Toulouse? We calculate the gross monthly salary required to cover rent, food, transport, and utilities — accounting for France's tax system.
You need at least €1,558/month gross to live in Toulouse on a budget.
For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €2,052/month gross (€1,531 net after ~25% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | €500 Cheapest neighborhood (Le Mirail) | €750 Median neighborhood | €1,000 Premium neighborhood (Capitole) |
| Groceries | €300 | €360 | €450 |
| Transport | €57 | €57 | €57 |
| Utilities | €160 | €160 | €160 |
| Dining & Entertainment | €170 | €204 | €255 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | €1,187 | €1,531 | €1,922 |
€1,558/month gross
€2,052/month gross
€2,617/month gross
1-bedroom second-hand rents across 14 neighborhoods in Toulouse
Le Mirail
20 min by metro
€500 - €600
Empalot
15 min by metro
€550 - €650
Rangueil
15 min by metro
€600 - €700
Capitole
5 min by walk
€900 - €1,100
Jean-Jaurès
8 min by metro
€800 - €900
Saint-Cyprien
10 min by walk
€800 - €900
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Open calculatorWe total monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then reverse-calculate the gross salary needed to cover those expenses after France's income tax and social contributions. Rent data comes from second-hand market listings (what expats actually pay). All figures are based on 2026 data from official government statistics. See our data sources for full attribution.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least €1,558/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Toulouse. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €2,052/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for France.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 14 neighborhoods in Toulouse is approximately €746/month. Rents range from €500 in Le Mirail to €1,100 in Capitole.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Toulouse cost approximately €300. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in France are progressive. At the budget salary level of €1,558/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 24%. At the comfortable level of €2,052/month, it rises to approximately 25%. This includes income tax and social contributions.