Cost of living in Luxembourg vs Bordeaux, France
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 8% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €16 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €8 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.66 | €7 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 | €0.98 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.30 | €3.01 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.65 | €2.11 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €4.70 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.49 | €2.55 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 | €1.65 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.79 | €2.31 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 | €7 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 | €2.05 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.57 | €1.08 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 68% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,240 | €1,240 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,839 | €922 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 | €131 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,408 | €779 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,123 | €579 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €157 | €145 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 | €28 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €461 | €357 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €162 | €107 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €10 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 | €13 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 20% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €105 | €86 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €31 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 | €85 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €152 | €115 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 10% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,361 | €21,529 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 | €1.37 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 | €32 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 | €17 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 35% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €5.75 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 | €7 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 | €24 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.92 | €4.71 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.15 | €4.25 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.84 | €3.63 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.27 | €1.71 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.83 | €1.99 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 | €18 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 12% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 | €38 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 | €18 | + 4% | |
| 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 | €14 | €9 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.72 | €2.65 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.83 | €5.93 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €511 | €407 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 | €0.15 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 | €52 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €8 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 480 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 28% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, you would need at least €4,746 in Luxembourg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,700 in Bordeaux.
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