Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 20% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$23) | C$19 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (C$15) | C$11 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.24 (C$8) | C$7 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (C$2.16) | C$2.25 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.21 (C$6) | C$4.04 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.46 (C$5.19) | C$4.86 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.98 (C$4.47) | C$3.86 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.14 (C$3.21) | C$2.71 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.06 (C$3.09) | C$3.10 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (C$14) | C$18 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (C$2.93) | C$2.34 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.79 (C$2.68) | C$2.06 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 50% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,240 (C$3,360) | C$2,092 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,813 (C$2,720) | C$1,603 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €205 (C$308) | C$169 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,408 (C$2,112) | C$1,592 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,148 (C$1,722) | C$1,102 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €173 (C$259) | C$108 | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (C$63) | C$53 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €585 (C$877) | C$361 | + 143% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €176 (C$264) | C$165 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (C$19) | C$11 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (C$26) | C$24 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 42% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (C$119) | C$75 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (C$61) | C$50 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (C$150) | C$113 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €192 (C$288) | C$130 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,399 (C$32,094) | C$25,107 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (C$1.86) | C$1.12 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (C$63) | C$106 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (C$15) | C$11 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.36 (C$5.03) | C$20 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (C$69) | C$91 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.55 (C$7) | C$9 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.18 (C$4.78) | C$5.17 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.44 (C$5.16) | C$5.42 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.55 (C$3.82) | C$3.28 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (C$2.59) | C$2.58 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$32) | C$25 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 43% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (C$54) | C$54 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$23) | C$28 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €250 (C$375) | C$151 | + 148% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (C$80) | C$94 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €22 (C$34) | C$12 | + 174% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.90 (C$5.85) | C$4.96 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.79 (C$5.68) | C$7 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €519 (C$778) | C$567 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.89 (C$1.33) | C$0.45 | + 198% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (C$50) | C$59 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (C$10) | C$15 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 23% more expensive than in Canada
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