Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Canada
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Luxembourg is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Luxembourg | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (C$30) | C$24 | + 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (C$16) | C$14 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (C$2.03) | C$3.28 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.36 (C$6) | C$5.88 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 (C$5.48) | C$5.56 | - 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 (C$17) | C$11 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 (C$3.85) | C$5.47 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.02 (C$4.43) | C$3.31 | + 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.65 (C$2.42) | C$4.03 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$21 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (C$2.90) | C$3.23 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.41 (C$3.54) | C$2.58 | + 37% | |
Housing | + 25% | |||
Housing in Luxembourg is 25% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Luxembourg | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,582 (C$3,795) | C$2,889 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,196 (C$3,228) | C$2,295 | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €265 (C$389) | C$240 | + 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,662 (C$2,444) | C$2,062 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,331 (C$1,956) | C$1,501 | + 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €165 (C$242) | C$128 | + 89% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €48 (C$71) | C$65 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | €474 (C$696) | C$401 | + 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (C$223) | C$213 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (C$7) | C$14 | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (C$28) | C$30 | - 7% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Luxembourg is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Luxembourg | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 (C$102) | C$80 | + 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (C$51) | C$57 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (C$145) | C$147 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (C$170) | C$173 | - 2% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Luxembourg is 19% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Luxembourg | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,446 (C$44,758) | C$33,546 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (C$2.34) | C$1.60 | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$106 | - | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Luxembourg is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Luxembourg | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (C$9) | C$11 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$11) | C$24 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (C$79) | C$103 | - 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 (C$4.40) | C$10 | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (C$5.95) | C$6 | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 (C$2.13) | C$6 | - 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (C$2.32) | C$4.45 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 (C$1.95) | C$3.63 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €40 (C$59) | C$31 | + 91% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Luxembourg is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Luxembourg | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €68 (C$101) | C$68 | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (C$36) | C$31 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (C$112) | C$217 | - 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 (C$120) | C$129 | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (C$19) | C$15 | + 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 (C$5.38) | C$5.88 | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.95 (C$9) | C$8 | + 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 (C$221) | C$808 | - 73% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (C$0.13) | C$0.44 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (C$59) | C$67 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.67 (C$8) | C$18 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 7% more expensive than in Canada
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