Cost of living in Luxembourg is 16% more expensive than in Düsseldorf (Germany)
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| Food | + 28% | |||
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| Food in Luxembourg is 28% more expensive than in Düsseldorf (Germany) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Düsseldorf | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 | €14 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €8 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 | €5.06 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 | €1.29 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.31 | €3.11 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.51 | €3.36 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 | €4.78 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 | €2.12 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 | €1.92 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.91 | €1.29 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €9 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 | €2.01 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.84 | €1.28 | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 67% more expensive than in Düsseldorf (Germany) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Düsseldorf | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,562 | €1,390 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,204 | €1,306 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €219 | €143 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,599 | €942 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,297 | €755 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €208 | €137 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €52 | €31 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €535 | €383 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 | €130 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 | €5.88 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 | €17 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 6% cheaper than in Düsseldorf (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 | €80 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 | €38 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 | €101 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 | €140 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 24% cheaper than in Düsseldorf (Germany) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Düsseldorf | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,825 | €19,566 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 | €1.85 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 | €77 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €29 | €19 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 33% more expensive than in Düsseldorf (Germany) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Düsseldorf | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €5.60 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 | €9 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 | €59 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.84 | €3.11 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.22 | €2.48 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.84 | €2.25 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.31 | €1.65 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 | €1.48 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 | €21 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 5% more expensive than in Düsseldorf (Germany) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Düsseldorf | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 | €45 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 | €22 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 | €127 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 | €62 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 | €10 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 | €3.41 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.02 | €4.06 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €511 | €511 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | €0.16 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 | €38 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.81 | €5.62 | + 3% | |
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TOTAL | + 16% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 288 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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