Cost of living in Luxembourg is 97% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania)
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| Food | + 93% | |||
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| Food in Luxembourg is 93% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Bucharest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (92 lei) | 48 lei | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (48 lei) | 25 lei | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 (27 lei) | 16 lei | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 (5.88 lei) | 7 lei | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.31 (21 lei) | 15 lei | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.51 (17 lei) | 8 lei | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (46 lei) | 18 lei | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 (12 lei) | 4.87 lei | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 (7 lei) | 3.47 lei | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.91 (9 lei) | 4.07 lei | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (42 lei) | 33 lei | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 (11 lei) | 7 lei | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.84 (14 lei) | 3.89 lei | + 259% | |
| Housing | + 225% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 225% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Bucharest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,562 (12,607 lei) | 4,067 lei | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,204 (10,849 lei) | 2,542 lei | + 327% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €219 (1,076 lei) | 464 lei | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,599 (7,868 lei) | 2,131 lei | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,297 (6,383 lei) | 1,546 lei | + 313% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €208 (1,023 lei) | 276 lei | + 271% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €52 (256 lei) | 40 lei | + 546% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €535 (2,632 lei) | 1,199 lei | + 120% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 (877 lei) | 416 lei | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (49 lei) | 57 lei | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (82 lei) | 56 lei | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 6% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (371 lei) | 343 lei | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (176 lei) | 193 lei | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (502 lei) | 344 lei | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (608 lei) | 435 lei | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 74% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,825 (141,863 lei) | 100,804 lei | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (8 lei) | 8 lei | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (186 lei) | 85 lei | + 118% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €29 (141 lei) | 25 lei | + 465% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 30% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (33 lei) | 31 lei | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (72 lei) | 30 lei | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (229 lei) | 244 lei | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.84 (24 lei) | 26 lei | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.22 (21 lei) | 15 lei | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.84 (19 lei) | 27 lei | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.31 (11 lei) | 8 lei | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (13 lei) | 17 lei | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (158 lei) | 58 lei | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 39% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Bucharest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (228 lei) | 145 lei | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (118 lei) | 69 lei | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (354 lei) | 156 lei | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (417 lei) | 206 lei | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (62 lei) | 28 lei | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (18 lei) | 12 lei | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.02 (25 lei) | 10 lei | + 143% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €511 (2,514 lei) | 3,213 lei | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (0.43 lei) | 0.38 lei | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (235 lei) | 224 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.81 (29 lei) | 22 lei | + 28% | |
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TOTAL | + 97% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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