Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 121% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Luxembourg | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (R$ 120) | R$ 39 | + 208% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €14 (R$ 84) | R$ 37 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (R$ 43) | R$ 12 | + 259% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.57 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 13 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 (R$ 71) | R$ 26 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.02 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 174% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.65 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 49) | R$ 48 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.48 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 264% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 264% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Luxembourg | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,625 (R$ 16,138) | R$ 4,189 | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,246 (R$ 13,811) | R$ 2,787 | + 396% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €363 (R$ 2,235) | R$ 740 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,706 (R$ 10,489) | R$ 3,043 | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,442 (R$ 8,868) | R$ 2,044 | + 334% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €259 (R$ 1,595) | R$ 513 | + 211% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €49 (R$ 299) | R$ 89 | + 235% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €474 (R$ 2,912) | R$ 1,805 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (R$ 932) | R$ 633 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (R$ 28) | R$ 30 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (R$ 121) | R$ 22 | + 459% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Luxembourg | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 (R$ 427) | R$ 284 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (R$ 294) | R$ 283 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (R$ 615) | R$ 416 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (R$ 712) | R$ 313 | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Luxembourg | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €73,160 (R$ 449,830) | R$ 118,143 | + 281% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (R$ 246) | R$ 242 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Luxembourg | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (R$ 37) | R$ 22 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (R$ 46) | R$ 48 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (R$ 380) | R$ 276 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 (R$ 18) | R$ 23 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (R$ 25) | R$ 14 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 (R$ 9) | R$ 21 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 6 | + 310% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (R$ 185) | R$ 58 | + 220% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Luxembourg | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €68 (R$ 420) | R$ 115 | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (R$ 151) | R$ 60 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (R$ 467) | R$ 234 | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 (R$ 500) | R$ 239 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (R$ 80) | R$ 32 | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.95 (R$ 37) | R$ 12 | + 215% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 (R$ 922) | R$ 3,574 | - 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (R$ 0.55) | R$ 1.31 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (R$ 228) | R$ 141 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (R$ 47) | R$ 12 | + 285% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 14,911 prices entered by 1,552 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 123% more expensive than in Brazil
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