France
Toulouse
#5 Top 5 cities
Toulouse is a pragmatic option for technical and aerospace careers with solid city life and somewhat better affordability than the top coastal markets.
Country overview
Population
511Β 684
Year-round temperatures
Day: 9°C aΕΎ 29°C
Night: 2°C aΕΎ 18°C
Climate
Warm southwestern climate with hot summers and a relatively mild winter.
Distance to the sea
150 km
Social atmosphere
6/10
Costs
Housing cost
4/10
Food cost
3/10
Business friendliness
8/10
Safety
7/10
Toulouse is broadly safe, though property theft, nightlife incidents, and occasional unrest require ordinary urban precautions.
Natural disaster resilience
6/10
Toulouse faces Garonne flooding, heatwaves, drought, severe storms, and rising wildfire risk, with strong services moderating but not removing disruption.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
9/10
Internet speed
8/10
Internet stability
8/10
Electricity stability
9/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π¬π§British
- πͺπΈSpanish
- π©πͺGermans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Quality services
- +Good transport links
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- βHigher prices
- βNoise