Cost of living in Luxembourg vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 32% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (£14) | £10 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (£8) | £6 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.66 (£4.92) | £3.37 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (£1.16) | £0.99 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.30 (£3.74) | £2.86 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.65 (£2.30) | £1.28 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£6) | £5.47 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.49 (£2.17) | £1.94 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (£1.40) | £0.85 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.79 (£1.56) | £1.71 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (£8) | £8 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 (£1.86) | £1.86 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.57 (£1.36) | £0.84 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 35% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,240 (£1,948) | £1,644 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,839 (£1,599) | £849 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 (£180) | £193 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,408 (£1,224) | £965 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,123 (£976) | £609 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €157 (£137) | £139 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 (£38) | £18 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €461 (£401) | £319 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €162 (£141) | £66 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £5.66 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (£15) | £11 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 24% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €105 (£92) | £79 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (£32) | £28 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (£73) | £62 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €152 (£132) | £64 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 9% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,361 (£18,569) | £17,813 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (£1.05) | £1.21 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (£33) | £44 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (£22) | £13 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 25% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£5.95) | £3.90 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (£12) | £7 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (£41) | £77 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.92 (£4.28) | £3.07 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.15 (£3.61) | £1.42 | + 154% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.84 (£3.34) | £3.10 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.27 (£1.97) | £1.43 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.83 (£2.46) | £1.24 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (£25) | £12 | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 5% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (£40) | £32 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (£17) | £24 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (£69) | £94 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (£75) | £54 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (£13) | £7 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.72 (£3.23) | £3.47 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.83 (£4.20) | £4.26 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €511 (£444) | £406 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (£0.14) | £0.17 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (£35) | £29 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (£5.34) | £10 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 465 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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