Cost of living in Luxembourg is 50% more expensive than in Oporto (Portugal)
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| Food | + 67% | |||
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| Food in Luxembourg is 67% more expensive than in Oporto (Portugal) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Oporto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 | €10 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €7 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 | €3.56 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 | €0.92 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.31 | €2.97 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.51 | €1.92 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 | €5.79 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 | €1.76 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 | €1.15 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.91 | €1.25 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €5.89 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 | €2.18 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.84 | €0.91 | + 211% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 100% more expensive than in Oporto (Portugal) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Oporto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,562 | €956 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,204 | €761 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €219 | €211 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,599 | €724 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,297 | €570 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €208 | €355 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €52 | €26 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €535 | €390 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 | €115 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 | €8 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 | €7 | + 137% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 10% more expensive than in Oporto (Portugal) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Oporto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 | €85 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 | €32 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 | €71 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 | €95 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 9% more expensive than in Oporto (Portugal) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Oporto | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,825 | €27,234 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 | €1.83 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 | €37 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €29 | €13 | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 41% more expensive than in Oporto (Portugal) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Oporto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €5.44 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 | €5.75 | + 153% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 | €55 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.84 | €3.74 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.22 | €3.12 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.84 | €4.16 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.31 | €1.38 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 | €1.79 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 | €12 | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 34% more expensive than in Oporto (Portugal) | ||||
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| Luxembourg | Oporto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 | €24 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 | €14 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 | €53 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 | €38 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 | €10 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 | €2.89 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.02 | €2.07 | + 143% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €511 | €478 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | €0.19 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 | €35 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.81 | €5.48 | + 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 50% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 706 prices entered by 119 different people.
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