Cost of living in Luxembourg vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Luxembourg is 25% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (R$ 109) | R$ 35 | + 212% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (R$ 55) | R$ 20 | + 174% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.73 (R$ 37) | R$ 30 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.00 | + 123% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.43 (R$ 28) | R$ 24 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.92 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 108% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 44) | R$ 30 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.64 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.68 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.81 (R$ 12) | R$ 60 | - 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (R$ 65) | R$ 120 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.29 (R$ 15) | R$ 6.00 | + 145% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.55 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.00 | + 231% | |
Housing | + 45% | |||
Housing in Luxembourg is 45% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,347 (R$ 15,063) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,785 (R$ 11,460) | R$ 1,450 | + 690% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €202 (R$ 1,296) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,441 (R$ 9,247) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,182 (R$ 7,588) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 (R$ 895) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 (R$ 283) | R$ 70 | + 305% | |
40” flat screen tv | €437 (R$ 2,806) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €162 (R$ 1,042) | R$ 300 | + 247% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (R$ 53) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (R$ 108) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 196% | |||
Clothes in Luxembourg is 196% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €106 (R$ 681) | R$ 80 | + 751% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (R$ 241) | R$ 60 | + 301% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (R$ 618) | R$ 500 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €161 (R$ 1,032) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in Luxembourg is 49% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,617 (R$ 132,328) | R$ 15,000 | + 782% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.46 | + 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (R$ 228) | R$ 227 | + 0% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (R$ 167) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Luxembourg is 29% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (R$ 45) | R$ 20 | + 126% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (R$ 103) | R$ 50 | + 107% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (R$ 302) | R$ 300 | + 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.98 (R$ 32) | R$ 20 | + 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (R$ 26) | R$ 27 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.59 (R$ 29) | R$ 36 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.34 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (R$ 187) | R$ 60 | + 211% | |
Entertainment | + 72% | |||
Entertainment in Luxembourg is 72% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (R$ 299) | R$ 200 | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (R$ 126) | R$ 80 | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (R$ 507) | R$ 300 | + 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (R$ 551) | R$ 80 | + 589% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (R$ 95) | R$ 80 | + 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.90 (R$ 25) | R$ 10 | + 150% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.82 (R$ 31) | R$ 5.00 | + 519% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €511 (R$ 3,278) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (R$ 0.99) | R$ 0.50 | + 98% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (R$ 293) | R$ 300 | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (R$ 40) | R$ 5.00 | + 697% | |
TOTAL | + 46% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 46% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 62,847 (€9,792) in Luxembourg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 43,000 in Paulinia.
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