Students
130,000+
Airbus's global headquarters and the CNES space agency. Over 30% of the population is aged 15–29.
Toulouse · Living
Living in Toulouse
Daily life in Toulouse, in short sourced facts.
City-centre rent
€600–800 / month
One bedroom, guide estimates. Saint-Cyprien €500–700, outer areas from €400–600.
Cheaper than Paris
−40%
Roughly 40% cheaper than Paris overall, but not a cheap city in absolute terms.
Neighbourhoods
Carmes/Capitole for the historic heart and covered market. Saint-Cyprien for a local, artsy feel. Minimes and Côte Pavée for quieter family living near the Canal du Midi.
Feel
Pink terracotta-brick architecture ('La Ville Rose'), riverside life on the Garonne, Canal du Midi walks, rugby culture and a relaxed southern pace, with the Pyrenees nearby for weekends.
Sources: ExpatLife, MoveHub, StudyConnectFrance. Rents are guide estimates, not official statistics.
Rent in Toulouse