- Cost of Living
- Luxembourg
- Germany
- Luxembourg
- Munich
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Luxembourg (Luxembourg) and Munich (Germany)
| Food | 21% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg (Luxembourg) is 21% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €14.25 | €10.86 | 31% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.85 | €6.29 | 9% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €5.24 | €4.25 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 | €0.93 | 18% |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.21 | €2.29 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.24 | €2.50 | 30% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.43 | €5.45 | 0% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.83 | €2.45 | 25% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.50 | €2.14 | 17% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €1.44 | €0.90 | 60% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7.93 | €6.61 | 20% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.84 | €2.00 | 8% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.56 | €1.42 | 10% |
| Housing | 8% | ||
| Housing in Luxembourg (Luxembourg) is 8% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,550 | €1,448 | 7% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 | €171 | 13% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €28 | €26 | 11% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €728 | €490 | 49% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €266 | €125 | 112% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8.50 | €5.40 | 57% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15.86 | €13.63 | 16% |
| Clothes | 2% | ||
| Clothes in Luxembourg (Luxembourg) is 2% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €90 | €91 | 2% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €36 | €43 | 16% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €113 | €78 | 45% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €104 | €99 | 4% |
| Transportation | 22% | ||
| Transportation in Luxembourg (Luxembourg) is 22% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,121 | €22,143 | 32% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 | €1.64 | 18% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €28 | €55 | 49% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | €18.11 | - |
| Personal Care | 82% | ||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg (Luxembourg) is 82% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €13.33 | €9.89 | 35% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.05 | €3.54 | 14% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.13 | €2.09 | 98% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €8.49 | €2.12 | 301% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.85 | €1.52 | 219% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 | €1.63 | 78% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 | €17.33 | 58% |
| Entertainment | 40% | ||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg (Luxembourg) is 40% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 | €31 | 57% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18.14 | €18.20 | 0% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 | €101 | 53% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €86 | €59 | 45% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10.71 | €8.83 | 21% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 | €3.19 | 12% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €3.29 | €3.43 | 4% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €173 | €141 | 23% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 | €0.14 | 231% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €78 | €58 | 34% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €4.49 | €5.01 | 10% |
| TOTAL | 10% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,616 prices entered by 299 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2013.
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For example, you would need at least €2,761
in Luxembourg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,500
in Munich.