Cost of living in Luxembourg is 74% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica)
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| Food | + 51% | |||
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| Food in Luxembourg is 51% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (J$3,560) | J$834 | + 327% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (J$1,905) | J$825 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.40 (J$891) | J$703 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (J$211) | J$387 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (J$660) | J$420 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 (J$615) | J$249 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (J$1,529) | J$800 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (J$429) | J$1,161 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.02 (J$498) | J$321 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.94 (J$320) | J$264 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (J$1,423) | J$4,053 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (J$324) | J$239 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.16 (J$356) | J$187 | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 180% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 180% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,490 (J$410,800) | J$120,012 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,069 (J$341,255) | J$102,978 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €244 (J$40,289) | J$16,297 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,654 (J$272,794) | J$88,388 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,356 (J$223,703) | J$57,152 | + 291% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €236 (J$38,870) | J$12,403 | + 213% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 (J$7,271) | J$5,277 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €535 (J$88,227) | J$39,389 | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 (J$29,385) | J$17,484 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (J$1,640) | J$2,019 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (J$2,894) | J$460 | + 529% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 77% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (J$14,181) | J$4,393 | + 223% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (J$6,117) | J$5,104 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €109 (J$17,921) | J$7,503 | + 139% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (J$21,398) | J$9,278 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 21% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,703 (J$4,735,295) | J$3,788,280 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (J$265) | J$151 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (J$6,240) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 (J$4,477) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 26% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Luxembourg | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (J$1,220) | J$708 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (J$2,399) | J$2,103 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (J$7,657) | J$3,217 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.84 (J$799) | J$843 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.22 (J$697) | J$854 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.84 (J$633) | J$926 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.36 (J$390) | J$301 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 (J$452) | J$342 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €35 (J$5,799) | J$1,443 | + 302% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 54% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Luxembourg | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €53 (J$8,675) | J$3,870 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (J$4,010) | J$2,180 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (J$11,864) | J$4,000 | + 197% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 (J$12,604) | J$7,207 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (J$2,194) | J$851 | + 158% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.71 (J$612) | J$238 | + 158% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.84 (J$963) | J$359 | + 168% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €511 (J$84,259) | J$20,000 | + 321% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (J$21) | J$36 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (J$7,868) | J$7,749 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.63 (J$928) | J$913 | + 2% | |
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TOTAL | + 74% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 307 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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