Cost of living in Luxembourg vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Luxembourg is 12% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 | €16 | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €8 | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.76 | €6 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 | €0.96 | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.43 | €2.79 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.65 | €2.02 | + 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €5.36 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.49 | €2.49 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 | €1.60 | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.82 | €2.31 | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 | €7 | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.32 | €2.05 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 | €1.09 | + 50% | |
Housing | + 73% | |||
Housing in Luxembourg is 73% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,288 | €1,233 | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,867 | €912 | + 105% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €208 | €129 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,470 | €750 | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,136 | €569 | + 100% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €151 | €143 | + 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 | €27 | + 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | €461 | €357 | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €162 | €109 | + 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €9 | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 | €13 | + 33% | |
Clothes | + 28% | |||
Clothes in Luxembourg is 28% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €106 | €79 | + 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 | €30 | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 | €86 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €161 | €116 | + 38% | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Luxembourg is about the same as in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,617 | €25,406 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 | €1.37 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €35 | €33 | + 7% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 | €17 | + 55% | |
Personal Care | + 40% | |||
Personal Care in Luxembourg is 40% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €5.75 | + 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 | €7 | + 123% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 | €24 | + 95% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.98 | €4.71 | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 | €4.25 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.59 | €3.63 | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.34 | €1.71 | + 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 | €1.99 | + 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 | €18 | + 58% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Luxembourg is 13% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 | €38 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 | €18 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 | €87 | - 9% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 | €53 | + 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 | €9 | + 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.90 | €2.65 | + 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.82 | €5.93 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €511 | €407 | + 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 | €0.15 | - 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 | €52 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €8 | - 19% | |
TOTAL | + 29% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 29% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, you would need at least €5,281 in Luxembourg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €4,100 in Bordeaux.
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