Side-by-side city decision # Toulouse vs Lima. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link ToulouseFrance4/6 VS LimaPeru1/6 $1,498Toulouse monthly budget $1,345Lima monthly budget 310 MbpsToulouse internet 180 MbpsLima internet Decision summary Toulouse Toulouse leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Lima Speed Fastest internet Toulouse Vibe Best nomad vibe Tie Safety Highest safety Toulouse Air Cleanest air Toulouse Walk Most walkable Toulouse Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Toulouse](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/france/toulouse.md) France 4/6 Budget$1,498 Internet310 Mbps Vibe8/10 [Lima](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/peru/lima.md) Peru 1/6 Budget$1,345 Internet180 Mbps Vibe8/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals MetricToulouseLima Total estimated budget $1,498 $1,345 1-bed center rent $880 $750 Coworking desk $235 $190 Local meal $16.5 $4.5 Cappuccino $3.6 $3.2 Gym membership $42 $45 Transport budget $48 $55 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricToulouseLima Internet speed 310 Mbps 180 Mbps Nomad vibe 8/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricToulouseLima Safety index 66/100 46/100 Air quality 76/100 58/100 Walkability 8/10 7/10 Female safety 7/10 6/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 8/10 6/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricToulouseLima Healthcare quality Excellent Good English proficiency Good Average Climate type Oceanic with Mediterranean influence Subtropical desert Best time to visit May - Oct Dec - Apr Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [Toulouse](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/france/toulouse.md) France → ### Strengths * Lower rents than Paris, Lyon, and Bordeaux * Fast fiber internet and strong mobile coverage * Excellent public transport and cycling infrastructure * Large student, aerospace, and technology communities * High-quality healthcare and safe tap water * Easy access to the Pyrenees, Mediterranean, and Spain ### Trade-offs * French bureaucracy can be slow and paperwork-heavy * Central apartments are competitive at the start of the academic year * Summer heat waves are increasingly common * English is less universal outside international workplaces * Petty theft can occur around stations and nightlife areas * France has no dedicated digital nomad visa ### Common visa routes * France Long-Stay Visitor Visa * France Talent Passport * Schengen Short-Stay Visa [Lima](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/peru/lima.md) Peru → ### Strengths * Excellent food scene ranging from market lunches to world-class restaurants * Affordable lifestyle compared with many major Latin American capitals * Large choice of furnished apartments in Miraflores, Barranco, and San Isidro * Reliable fiber internet and an expanding coworking scene * Mild temperatures with almost no rain for much of the year * Strong access to coastal walks, surfing, museums, and weekend trips ### Trade-offs * Traffic congestion can make cross-city journeys exhausting * Winter is often gray, damp, and persistently overcast * Tap water is not recommended for drinking * Petty theft and phone snatching require consistent caution * Air quality is affected by traffic and coastal haze * English is limited outside tourist-focused districts ### Common visa routes * Visa-free tourist entry for many nationalities, commonly up to 90 days * Temporary resident visa through work, family, study, or investment routes * Business visa for eligible short-term commercial activities Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.