- Cost of Living
- Luxembourg
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 16% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$23) | C$18 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.47 (C$8) | C$7 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 (C$2.07) | C$2.39 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.34 (C$7) | C$4.02 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.67 (C$4.05) | C$3.91 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 (C$3.61) | C$3.87 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (C$2.02) | C$2.36 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (C$2.02) | C$3.49 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (C$15) | C$18 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.47 (C$3.75) | C$2.42 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.85 (C$2.80) | C$2.25 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 35% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,899 (C$2,879) | C$2,091 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,656 (C$2,511) | C$1,644 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €227 (C$345) | C$152 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,312 (C$1,989) | C$1,611 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,116 (C$1,692) | C$1,184 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €140 (C$212) | C$102 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €40 (C$60) | C$53 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €351 (C$533) | C$467 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (C$176) | C$155 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$9) | C$12 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$23) | C$24 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 29% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €110 (C$167) | C$72 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (C$55) | C$58 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$132) | C$115 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €141 (C$214) | C$135 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 31% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,710 (C$28,371) | C$22,898 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (C$1.86) | C$1.31 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (C$49) | C$110 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 0% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$15) | C$21 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (C$71) | C$96 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 (C$4.55) | C$8 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.31 (C$5.03) | C$4.78 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.74 (C$7) | C$5.46 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.74 (C$4.16) | C$2.87 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 (C$3.81) | C$2.65 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (C$42) | C$25 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 13% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (C$74) | C$54 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$30) | C$27 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (C$76) | C$144 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (C$130) | C$97 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (C$19) | C$11 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.92 (C$7) | C$4.99 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.12 (C$8) | C$7 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €528 (C$801) | C$597 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (C$0.38) | C$0.52 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (C$89) | C$62 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.25 (C$8) | C$14 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 9% more expensive than in Canada
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