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Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Canada
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 14% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (C$25) | C$17 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.51 (C$8) | C$7 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 (C$2.04) | C$2.40 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.17 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.55 (C$3.84) | C$3.76 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (C$3.59) | C$3.89 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.38 (C$2.08) | C$2.41 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (C$2.08) | C$3.34 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$13) | C$18 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.25 (C$3.39) | C$2.37 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (C$1.85) | C$2.14 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 48% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,105 (C$3,171) | C$2,078 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,909 (C$2,876) | C$1,627 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €225 (C$340) | C$148 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,437 (C$2,163) | C$1,522 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,134 (C$1,708) | C$1,128 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €126 (C$190) | C$101 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €43 (C$64) | C$52 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €403 (C$607) | C$453 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (C$174) | C$153 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (C$25) | C$23 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 31% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €110 (C$166) | C$70 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (C$51) | C$55 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$131) | C$113 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €161 (C$243) | C$134 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €11,346 (C$17,088) | C$23,998 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (C$1.86) | C$1.31 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (C$53) | C$109 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (C$8) | C$11 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$15) | C$22 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (C$73) | C$96 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 (C$4.52) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.31 (C$4.99) | C$4.76 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.74 (C$7) | C$5.64 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.61 (C$3.94) | C$2.92 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 (C$3.79) | C$2.43 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (C$44) | C$24 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 20% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (C$71) | C$51 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$31) | C$27 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (C$79) | C$158 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (C$129) | C$94 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (C$21) | C$11 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.16 (C$6) | C$4.99 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.40 (C$8) | C$7 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €528 (C$796) | C$572 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (C$0.41) | C$0.46 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (C$94) | C$56 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.82 (C$7) | C$14 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 12% more expensive than in Canada
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