- Cost of Living
- Luxembourg
- Canada
- Comparison
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 | €16 (C$24) | C$18 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.95 (C$7) | C$7 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (C$2.02) | C$2.43 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.66 (C$5.49) | C$4.06 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.18 (C$4.77) | C$4.00 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 (C$3.57) | C$3.78 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (C$2.00) | C$2.38 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (C$2.00) | C$3.52 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (C$15) | C$18 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.85 (C$2.77) | C$2.40 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.92 (C$2.88) | C$2.28 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 29% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,891 (C$2,834) | C$2,123 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,625 (C$2,435) | C$1,638 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €217 (C$325) | C$157 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,305 (C$1,955) | C$1,641 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,090 (C$1,633) | C$1,181 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €140 (C$210) | C$102 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (C$50) | C$53 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €350 (C$524) | C$485 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (C$200) | C$155 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$9) | C$12 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$22) | C$24 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is 31% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €113 (C$169) | C$72 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (C$60) | C$58 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (C$150) | C$115 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (C$180) | C$139 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,995 (C$29,959) | C$22,868 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (C$1.79) | C$1.30 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (C$48) | C$110 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 6% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$15) | C$22 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €44 (C$66) | C$100 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 (C$4.49) | C$8 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (C$5.62) | C$4.90 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.74 (C$7) | C$5.55 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.74 (C$4.11) | C$2.82 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 (C$3.77) | C$2.73 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (C$37) | C$25 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 12% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (C$74) | C$54 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$28) | C$27 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (C$75) | C$144 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €91 (C$137) | C$98 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (C$19) | C$12 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.71 (C$7) | C$5.00 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.14 (C$8) | C$7 | + 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €528 (C$792) | C$597 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (C$0.37) | C$0.47 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (C$78) | C$63 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.33 (C$8) | C$14 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 7% more expensive than in Canada
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