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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 22% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($17) | $12 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.60 ($6) | $3.19 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 ($1.35) | $0.65 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.09 ($4.53) | $2.43 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.53 ($2.79) | $3.38 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $4.54 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 ($2.87) | $3.36 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 ($1.44) | $1.21 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 ($1.58) | $2.89 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($11) | $12 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.13 ($2.36) | $1.87 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 ($1.54) | $1.52 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 59% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,293 ($2,536) | $1,423 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,891 ($2,091) | $1,022 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €219 ($242) | $167 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,513 ($1,673) | $1,022 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,138 ($1,259) | $628 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €141 ($156) | $87 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €40 ($44) | $36 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €424 ($469) | $317 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 ($151) | $128 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($12) | $8 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 ($17) | $19 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 69% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 ($98) | $45 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 ($42) | $29 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 ($96) | $75 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 ($166) | $68 | + 145% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is about the same as in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,422 ($19,266) | $20,263 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 ($1.38) | $0.65 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 ($47) | $58 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 ($29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 17% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($8) | $5.74 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 ($18) | $37 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €44 ($49) | $115 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.76 ($5.26) | $7 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.07 ($4.50) | $2.98 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.58 ($5.06) | $4.21 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.32 ($2.56) | $2.80 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.10 ($3.42) | $1.45 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 ($31) | $16 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 23% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 ($57) | $35 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 ($22) | $22 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €81 ($89) | $150 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 ($91) | $48 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 ($13) | $8 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.99 ($4.42) | $3.97 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.88 ($5.39) | $4.43 | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €521 ($576) | $427 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 ($0.17) | $0.31 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 ($65) | $39 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.13 ($5.67) | $7 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 404 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2019.
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 26% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States)
For example, you would need at least $5,427 (€4,908) in Luxembourg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,300 in Arlington, Texas.
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