Moving between the UK and Toulouse, or back again, should be stress-free, which is why we make sure that’s the experience you get from the moment we connect.
To make it happen take a look at our removals to France and you’ll see how we can make resettling your family as easy as it should be. From there all you have to do is say your goodbyes and then get excited to start a new life from the moment we’re all on the road.
Toulouse is a renaissance city known for its artistic and creative ventures across the centuries. People often move there for a slower pace of life as compared to other major cities, as well as to enjoy the seasonal changes the tourism industry brings to the place.
While it’s cheaper than the likes of Paris and London, you can still expect to pay £1,300 a month to rent a 4-bed house, plus combined family living expenses of an additional £3,300. Of course the exact sum you pay will depend on your standard of living, how often you want to holiday and eat out, and where you base yourself in the city. Many young families opt for the south east because it’s cheaper, offers better value for money, and comes with a wide variety of wide open green spaces.
English will typically be less widely spoken than in Paris, with many of the locals preferring to speak French to visitors at cafes and restaurants. As an inclusive and welcoming city, you can expect a warm welcome with just a little effort to learn some basic phrases. This is really important if you want to feel settled in the city sooner rather than later because it will allow you to connect with the unique art and food based culture.
Toulouse has a reputation for wide open streets and dependable public services, both of which contribute to the relatively low crime numbers the city produces. By opting for a home in one of the districts out from the centre of the city, you can keep noise and light disturbance at night to a minimum while also making sure that you have ample access to all the public amenities.
Bus passes are available with the average ticket being just a few Euros. Taxis are everywhere with an average hourly fare of £35 making them a great alternative to paying for monthly parking of your own vehicle. As you move out into the suburbs this will never be a problem, but there is congestion and a lot of competition for parking if you choose to base yourself in the centre. That said, this is true of any major European city and not something that should put you off Toulouse especially.
As a progressive and constantly evolving city Toulouse offers many opportunities for work and promotion. The arts are a major industry which date all the way back to the city’s renaissance roots, while education and healthcare jobs allow you to earn at or slightly above the natural average rate. The city has also invested heavily in urban regeneration with the aim of bringing shoppers, diners and businesses back to the heart of the city. This opens up a wide range of opportunities for those looking for flexible work they can fit around family life.
