Cost of living in Luxembourg is 33% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Luxembourg is 38% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (CHF 21) | CHF 29 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (CHF 11) | CHF 18 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.40 (CHF 5.21) | CHF 15 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 1.66 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (CHF 3.86) | CHF 8 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 (CHF 3.60) | CHF 4.18 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 11 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (CHF 2.51) | CHF 4.80 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.02 (CHF 2.91) | CHF 3.53 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.94 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 2.84 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 2.79 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.16 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 2.72 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 26% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,490 (CHF 2,402) | CHF 3,713 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,069 (CHF 1,996) | CHF 2,983 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €244 (CHF 236) | CHF 202 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,654 (CHF 1,595) | CHF 2,383 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,356 (CHF 1,308) | CHF 1,633 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €236 (CHF 227) | CHF 152 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 (CHF 43) | CHF 45 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €535 (CHF 516) | CHF 594 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 (CHF 172) | CHF 116 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 13 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (CHF 17) | CHF 25 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 29% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (CHF 83) | CHF 108 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (CHF 36) | CHF 54 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €109 (CHF 105) | CHF 126 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (CHF 125) | CHF 189 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 32% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,703 (CHF 27,692) | CHF 32,454 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 1.93 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (CHF 36) | CHF 66 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 (CHF 26) | CHF 35 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 42% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (CHF 14) | CHF 29 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (CHF 45) | CHF 125 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.84 (CHF 4.67) | CHF 9 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.22 (CHF 4.07) | CHF 4.29 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.84 (CHF 3.70) | CHF 4.96 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.36 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 3.99 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (CHF 2.64) | CHF 3.99 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €35 (CHF 34) | CHF 39 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 42% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €53 (CHF 51) | CHF 88 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (CHF 23) | CHF 38 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (CHF 69) | CHF 119 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 (CHF 74) | CHF 117 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (CHF 13) | CHF 24 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.71 (CHF 3.58) | CHF 4.87 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.84 (CHF 5.63) | CHF 8 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €511 (CHF 493) | CHF 589 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.33 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (CHF 46) | CHF 92 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.63 (CHF 5.43) | CHF 9 | - 40% | |
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TOTAL | - 33% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 421 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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