Cost of living in Luxembourg vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 33% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (£14) | £10 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£8) | £6 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.76 (£4.98) | £3.36 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (£1.14) | £1.01 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.43 (£3.83) | £2.86 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.65 (£2.29) | £1.28 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.95) | £5.47 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.49 (£2.16) | £1.94 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 (£1.50) | £0.85 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.82 (£1.58) | £1.71 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (£8) | £8 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.32 (£2.01) | £1.78 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (£1.41) | £0.90 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 32% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,288 (£1,979) | £1,801 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,867 (£1,615) | £1,197 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €208 (£180) | £138 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,470 (£1,272) | £981 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,136 (£983) | £609 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €151 (£131) | £131 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 (£39) | £17 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €461 (£399) | £331 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €162 (£140) | £66 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £5.73 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (£15) | £11 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 22% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €106 (£92) | £81 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (£32) | £29 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (£83) | £67 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €161 (£139) | £63 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 20% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,617 (£17,838) | £17,216 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (£1.04) | £1.21 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (£31) | £52 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (£23) | £13 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 26% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£6) | £3.90 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (£14) | £7 | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (£41) | £80 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.98 (£4.31) | £3.07 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (£3.49) | £1.41 | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.59 (£3.97) | £3.30 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.34 (£2.03) | £1.51 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 (£2.31) | £1.20 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (£25) | £12 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 8% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (£40) | £32 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (£17) | £23 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (£68) | £89 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (£74) | £51 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (£13) | £7 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.90 (£3.38) | £3.62 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.82 (£4.17) | £4.40 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €511 (£442) | £401 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (£0.13) | £0.17 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (£39) | £27 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (£5.37) | £9 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 377 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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