Cost of living in Luxembourg vs The Hague, Netherlands
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 14% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 | €15 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €8 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.76 | €4.80 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 | €1.04 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.43 | €3.22 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.65 | €2.46 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €7 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.49 | €2.51 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 | €1.88 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.82 | €1.27 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 | €8 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.32 | €2.41 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 | €1.65 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 32% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,259 | €1,740 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,762 | €1,413 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €208 | €167 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,429 | €1,102 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,148 | €770 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €151 | €96 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 | €30 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €461 | €545 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €162 | €153 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €10 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 | €14 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 8% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €106 | €95 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 | €46 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 | €125 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €161 | €164 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 42% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,617 | €26,204 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 | €1.64 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 | €89 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 | €22 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 28% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €5.90 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 | €12 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 | €36 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.98 | €4.09 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 | €3.21 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.59 | €3.69 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.34 | €1.66 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 | €2.38 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 | €23 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is about the same as in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 | €45 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 | €24 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 | €94 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 | €73 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 | €9 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.90 | €2.98 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.82 | €4.40 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €511 | €499 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 | €0.19 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 | €44 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €7 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 594 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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