Cost of living in Luxembourg vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (C$24) | C$20 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (C$14) | C$10 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.66 (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (C$1.99) | C$1.98 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.30 (C$6) | C$4.18 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.65 (C$3.96) | C$3.04 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.49 (C$3.74) | C$4.24 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (C$2.41) | C$3.76 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.79 (C$2.68) | C$3.41 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$14) | C$19 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 (C$3.21) | C$2.48 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.57 (C$2.35) | C$1.93 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,240 (C$3,357) | C$2,136 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,839 (C$2,756) | C$1,241 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 (C$310) | C$133 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,408 (C$2,111) | C$1,120 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,123 (C$1,682) | C$806 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €157 (C$236) | C$66 | + 255% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 (C$66) | C$54 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €461 (C$691) | C$311 | + 122% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €162 (C$242) | C$97 | + 151% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (C$26) | C$25 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 74% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €105 (C$158) | C$60 | + 162% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (C$56) | C$39 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (C$126) | C$98 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €152 (C$227) | C$117 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,361 (C$32,010) | C$22,942 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (C$1.80) | C$1.39 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (C$57) | C$67 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (C$39) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (C$21) | C$22 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (C$71) | C$77 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.92 (C$7) | C$6 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.15 (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.84 (C$5.75) | C$4.28 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.27 (C$3.40) | C$3.11 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.83 (C$4.24) | C$2.46 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (C$43) | C$20 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (C$70) | C$52 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$29) | C$26 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (C$118) | C$117 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (C$129) | C$96 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (C$22) | C$9 | + 131% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.72 (C$5.57) | C$5.42 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.83 (C$7) | C$7 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €511 (C$765) | C$647 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (C$0.24) | C$0.83 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (C$60) | C$35 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$9) | C$11 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 357 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,739 (€5,832) in Luxembourg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,800 in Abbotsford.
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