- Cost of Living
- Luxembourg
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Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 14% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$22) | C$18 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €9 (C$14) | C$10 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.90 (C$9) | C$7 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (C$2.21) | C$2.46 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.67 (C$7) | C$4.13 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.35 (C$4.99) | C$4.00 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.68 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 (C$3.83) | C$3.71 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.45 (C$2.16) | C$2.32 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (C$2.11) | C$3.50 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (C$15) | C$18 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.09 (C$3.12) | C$2.40 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (C$2.18) | C$2.34 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 33% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,919 (C$2,862) | C$2,105 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,751 (C$2,612) | C$1,647 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €220 (C$328) | C$157 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,283 (C$1,914) | C$1,623 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,060 (C$1,581) | C$1,162 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €150 (C$224) | C$102 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €42 (C$62) | C$53 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €417 (C$621) | C$484 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (C$174) | C$159 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$22) | C$23 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 40% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €120 (C$179) | C$71 | + 153% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €41 (C$61) | C$57 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (C$112) | C$114 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €182 (C$272) | C$138 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 29% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,456 (C$31,997) | C$22,869 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.17 (C$1.75) | C$1.28 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (C$49) | C$111 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 9% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$10 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$21 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (C$75) | C$96 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (C$5.59) | C$4.97 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.90 (C$7) | C$5.59 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.00 (C$4.47) | C$2.95 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (C$3.73) | C$2.80 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (C$43) | C$25 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 11% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €52 (C$77) | C$54 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$28) | C$28 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (C$116) | C$149 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €98 (C$146) | C$95 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (C$19) | C$12 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.48 (C$5.20) | C$4.95 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.47 (C$8) | C$7 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €503 (C$750) | C$591 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (C$0.23) | C$0.43 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (C$78) | C$61 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (C$8) | C$14 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 10% more expensive than in Canada
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